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Myokosan: eruption history
Elevation2,454 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions10#38 of 105 in country
Latest eruption750 BCE
Largest VEI5
Location36.89, 138.11
By VEI
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Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 750 BCE | – | – | |
| 1200 BCE | – | – | |
| 2100 BCE | – | – | |
| 2750 BCE | 4 | – | |
| 2900 BCE | – | – | |
| 3450 BCE | – | – | |
| 3700 BCE | – | – | |
| 4000 BCE | – | – | |
| 4300 BCE | – | – | |
| 4750 BCE | 5 | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata-Yakeyama | 8 km | 20 |
| Shiga | 43 km | 0 |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | 48 km | 28 |
| Midagahara | 59 km | 5 |
| Asamayama | 65 km | 129 |
| Harunasan | 80 km | 3 |
| Yakedake | 88 km | 38 |
| Akandanayama | 91 km | 0 |
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.