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Towada: eruption history
Elevation1,011 m
TypeCaldera
Confirmed eruptions8#42 of 105 in country
Latest eruption915-08-17
Largest VEI5
Location40.51, 140.88
By VEI
2
2
4
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 915-08-17 | 5 | – | Goshikiiwa (NE rim Nakanoumi crater) |
| 750 BCE | 4 | – | Nakanoumi |
| 4150 BCE | 5 | – | Goshikiiwa (Nakanoumi) |
| 5550 BCE | 3 | – | Goshikiiwa |
| 6250 BCE | 4 | – | Goshikiiwa |
| 7250 BCE | 5 | – | Goshikiiwa |
| 8250 BCE | 5 | – | Goshikiiwa |
| 9490 BCE | 3 | – | Nakanoumi |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Hakkodasan | 17 km | 7 |
| Iwakisan | 51 km | 13 |
| Hachimantai | 61 km | 2 |
| Akita-Yakeyama | 62 km | 16 |
| Iwatesan | 74 km | 26 |
| Akita-Komagatake | 84 km | 18 |
| Osorezan | 88 km | 1 |
| Megata | 116 km | 2 |
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.