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Esan: eruption history
Elevation617 m
TypeLava dome
Confirmed eruptions8#40 of 105 in country
Latest eruption1874-06-08
Largest VEI3
Location41.80, 141.17
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
2
0
0
By VEI
1
2
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1874-06-08 | 1 | – | |
| 1846-11-18 | 1 | – | |
| 1350 | – | – | NW E-san |
| 440 BCE | – | – | |
| 1050 BCE | – | – | NW E-san |
| 3900 BCE | – | – | NW E-san |
| 5770 BCE | 0 | – | East flank (Misaka lava dome) |
| 6670 BCE | 3 | – | Esan lava dome |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | 50 km | 19 |
| Osorezan | 59 km | 1 |
| Kuttara | 76 km | 3 |
| Toya | 86 km | 13 |
| Shikotsu | 100 km | 41 |
| Yoteizan | 117 km | 2 |
| Niseko | 126 km | 1 |
| Hakkodasan | 130 km | 7 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.