Lake Hibara
Lake Hibara | |
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Lake Hibara | |
Location | Kitashiobara |
Coordinates | 37°41′0″N 140°3′20″E / 37.68333°N 140.05556°ECoordinates: 37°41′0″N 140°3′20″E / 37.68333°N 140.05556°E |
Basin countries | Japan |
Surface area | 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 30.5 m (100 ft) |
Water volume | 0.13 km3 (110,000 acre⋅ft) |
Shore length1 | 31.5 km (19.6 mi) |
Surface elevation | 822.0 m (2,696.9 ft) |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
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Lake Hibara (桧原湖, Hibara-ko) is a lake located in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan. It is a part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park and is the largest of the lakes in the Bandai-kōgen highlands.[1]
Formation[]
A mesotrophic lake, Lake Hibara was formed as a result of the July 15, 1888 eruption of Mount Bandai. The resulting debris avalanche created a natural dam that then filled with water, submerging Hibara Village (桧原村, Hibara-mura). The remains of Hibara Village still lie at the bottom of the lake.[2]
Recreation[]
A tourist industry has built up around Lake Hibara, offering hiking trails, pleasure cruises, and campgrounds and other lodging. In the winter, ice fishing is popular.
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Notes[]
- ^ Takeda T., page 174.
- ^ "Archived copy" 裏磐梯を代表する湖沼群 (in Japanese). 裏磐梯観光協会. Archived from the original on November 29, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
References[]
- Takeda, Toru; Hishinuma, Tomio; Kamieda, Kinuyo; Dale, Leigh; Oguma, Chiyoichi (August 10, 1988). "Hello! Fukushima - International Exchange Guide Book" (1988 ed.). Fukushima City: Fukushima Mimpo Press. Cite journal requires
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- Lakes of Japan
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