Niseko Volcanic Group
Volcanic group on the island of Hokkaido, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Niseko Volcanic Group is a volcanic group of active stratovolcanoes and lava domes situated in Hokkaidō, Japan. The volcanoes are younger than 400,000 years. The last eruption was 6,000 to 7,000 years ago. Today Iwaonupuri shows fumarolic activity.[1]
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Niseko Volcanic Group | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Nisekoannupuri |
Elevation | 1,308.0 m (4,291.3 ft) |
Coordinates | 42°52′30″N 140°39′32″E |
Naming | |
Native name | |
Geography | |
Country | Japan |
State | Hokkaidō |
Region | Shiribeshi Subprefecture |
Districts | Abuta District, Isoya District and Iwanai District |
Municipalities | Kutchan, Kyōwa, Niseko and Rankoshi |
Borders on | Mount Raiden Volcanic Group and Mount Yōtei |
Biome | alpine climate |
Geology | |
Orogeny | island arc |
Age of rock | Quaternary |
Type of rock | volcanic |
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