Mount Ontake
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| Last eruption | September 27, 2014 |
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| Elevation | 3067 |
| Prominence | 1,712 m |
| Locations | Gifu |
| Nagano | |
| Chūbu region | |
| Japan | |
| Topo map | Geographical Survey Institute |
| Did you know | Although there are no reported records of historical eruptions before 1979, fumarolic activity was noted as ongoing for several hundred years near to Ontakesan's summit (Jigokudani and Hachotarumi). |
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| ID | 948583 |
About Mount Ontake
Mount Ontake, also referred to as Mount Kiso Ontake, is the 14th highest mountain and second highest volcano in Japan at 3,067 m.
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Mount Ontake Photos
