Mount Iwate
Mount Iwate is a volcano in Japan, 2,038 m high. It last erupted in July 1919.
- Elevation
- 2,038 m
- Type
- Stratovolcano complex
- Last eruption
- July 1919
During the historical period, Mount Iwate erupted in 1686-1687 with a pyroclastic surge; however, the eruption of 1732 was much larger and resulted in a substantial lava flow on the northeast slopes of the mountain. This four-kilometre long lava flow ("Yakebashiri Lava Flow") has been designated a Natural Monument by the Japanese government. Mount Iwate has largely been quiet since 1732, with a small emission of steam and ash in 1919 and a series of volcanic earthquakes from 1998 to 2003. thumb|none|400px|Summit crater of the Mount Iwate
Details
- Type
- Stratovolcano complex
- Range
- Ōu Mountains
- Listing
- 100 Famous Mountains of JapanUltra, Ribu
- Location
- Iwate Prefecture, Japan
- Map Size
- 250
- Elevation M
- 2038
- Prominence M
- 1745
- Volcanic Arc
- Northeastern Japan Arc
- Last Eruption
- July 1919
Questions about Mount Iwate
Where is Mount Iwate?
Mount Iwate is in Japan.
How high is Mount Iwate?
Mount Iwate is 2,038 m high.
When did Mount Iwate last erupt?
Mount Iwate last erupted in July 1919.