Niseko Volcanic Group

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Niseko Volcanic Group
NISEKO EAST.jpg
Highest point
PeakNisekoannupuri
Elevation1,308.0 m (4,291.3 ft)
Coordinates42°52′30″N 140°39′32″E / 42.87500°N 140.65889°E / 42.87500; 140.65889Coordinates: 42°52′30″N 140°39′32″E / 42.87500°N 140.65889°E / 42.87500; 140.65889
Naming
Native nameニセコ火山群 Niseko-kazangun
Geography
Niseko Volcanic Group is located in Japan
Niseko Volcanic Group
Niseko Volcanic Group
Location in Japan#Location in Hokkaido
CountryJapan
StateHokkaidō
RegionShiribeshi Subprefecture
DistrictsAbuta District, Isoya District and Iwanai District
MunicipalitiesKutchan, Kyōwa, Niseko and Rankoshi
Borders onMount Raiden Volcanic Group and Mount Yōtei
Biomealpine climate
Geology
Orogenyisland arc
Age of rockQuaternary
Type of rockvolcanic

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]

List of peaks[]

Relief Map of Niseko-Raiden Volcano Group.
Niseko Volcano Group (Right)
Raiden Volcano Group (Left)

Niseko Volcanic Group[]

Raiden Volcano Group[]

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References[]

  • "Niseko". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  1. ^ "NISEKO Volcano Group". Quaternary Volcanoes of Japan. Geological Survey of Japan, AIST. 2006. Retrieved 2008-09-28.

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