Mt. Mihara（三原山, Miharayama）
| Elevation | 764 m |
|---|---|
| Location | Tokyo Pref. (東京都 大島町) |
| Coordinates | 34.72444, 139.39472 |
Highlights of Mt. Mihara
- Elevation 764 m
- Located in Tokyo Pref.
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About Mt. Mihara
Mount Mihara (三原山, Mihara-yama) is an active volcano on the Japanese isle of Izu Ōshima. Although the volcano is predominantly basaltic, major eruptions have occurred at intervals of 100–150 years.
History
Mount Mihara's major eruption in 1986 saw lava fountains up to 1.6 kilometres (1.0 mi) high. The eruption had a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 3, and involved a central vent eruption, radial fissure eruption, explosive eruption, lava flows, and a lava lake eruption. There was also a 16 km high subplinian plume. All of the island's 12,000 inhabitants were evacuated by dozens of military and civilian volunteer vessels.
The most recent eruption was in 1990.
Tourism
Mount Mihara is a popular tourist destination. The volcano's low height and gentle slopes makes it suitable for hiking; walking to the volcano's summit on foot takes around an hour, and offers views of Mount Fuji.
Suicide
From a vantage point near the top of the cone it was once possible to leap into the crater. As a result, the volcano became a popular venue for suicides. Beginning in the 1920s, several suicides occurred in the volcano every week. The most notable death by suicide was that of twenty-one...