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Hiuchigatake: eruption history
Elevation2,356 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions2#68 of 105 in country
Latest eruption1544-07-28
Largest VEI2
Location36.95, 139.28
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
1
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0
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0
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1544-07-28 | 2 | – | Miike-dake lava dome |
| 6050 BCE | – | – | Akanagure lava dome |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Nikko-Shiranesan | 19 km | 11 |
| Omanago Group | 24 km | 1 |
| Nantaisan | 28 km | 1 |
| Takaharayama | 44 km | 1 |
| Akagisan | 45 km | 0 |
| Numazawa | 60 km | 1 |
| Nasudake | 63 km | 20 |
| Harunasan | 66 km | 3 |
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.