Mount Kusatsu-Shirane
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane is a volcano in Japan, 2,165 m high. It last erupted in January 23, 2018.
- Elevation
- 2,165 m
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Last eruption
- January 23, 2018
On January 23, 2018, a minor phreatic eruption of the volcano occurred. One person was killed, and others were injured in an avalanche triggered by the eruption. The next day, new activity forced police to suspend search operations. One month after the eruption, it was announced by prefectural officials that only the summit of the volcano was off limits to the public.
Details
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Location
- Honshū, Japan
- Map Relief
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- Elevation M
- 2165
- Volcanic Arc
- Northeastern Japan Arc
- Last Eruption
- January 23, 2018
Questions about Mount Kusatsu-Shirane
Where is Mount Kusatsu-Shirane?
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane is in Japan.
How high is Mount Kusatsu-Shirane?
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane is 2,165 m high.
When did Mount Kusatsu-Shirane last erupt?
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane last erupted in January 23, 2018.