Mt. Kurikoma（栗駒山, Kurikomayama）
| Elevation | 1628 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 200 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Miyagi Pref. (宮城県 栗原市) |
| Coordinates | 38.96111, 140.78889 |
Highlights of Mt. Kurikoma
- Selected as one of the 200 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 1628 m
- Located in Miyagi Pref.
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About Mt. Kurikoma
Mount Kurikoma, also known as Kurikomayama and Sukawadake, is an active stratovolcano in Japan that stands 1,627 m (5,338 ft) tall. The volcano is located in Iwate Prefecture on Honshu, the largest of the four main islands of Japan. In addition to recent eruptions, the volcano is seismically active. It is the main feature of Kurikoma Quasi-National Park and a tourist attraction due to its hot springs, hiking trails and flora.
Geology
Mount Kurikoma composition is mostly andesitic to dacitic which formed atop elevated Tertiary dacitic tuffs and sedimentary rocks; hence the volcano's volume is smaller than its height suggests. In the early construction phase, lava erupted 500 thousand years ago to the north and south. It was followed by the formation of Higashi-Kurikoma. The volcanic cone Magusadake was last active 100 thousand years ago. The summit features a caldera 4 km (2.5 mi) across which is breached to the north and occupied by the Tsurugi-dake cone. The volcano's base consists of Tertiary to Quaternary pyroclasts including sedimentary and welded tuffs. A major active reverse fault runs east to southeast of the summit.
Volcanic activity
Since 915 AD, at least two eruptions...