Mt. Yōtei（羊蹄山, Yoteizan）
| Elevation | 1898 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Hokkaido Pref. (北海道 虻田町) |
| Coordinates | 42.82722, 140.80639 |
Highlights of Mt. Yōtei
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 1898 m
- Located in Hokkaido Pref.
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About Mt. Yōtei
Mount Yōtei (羊蹄山, Yōtei-zan; literally "sheep-hoof mountain") is an active stratovolcano located in Shikotsu-Tōya National Park, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is also called Yezo Fuji or Ezo Fuji (蝦夷富士) because it resembles Mount Fuji; Ezo is an old name for the island of Hokkaido. The mountain is also known as Makkari Nupuri (マッカリヌプリ). It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
Geology
Mount Yōtei is mostly composed of andesite and dacite. The stratovolcano is symmetrical, adding to its resemblance to Mount Fuji.
Eruptive history
Tephrochronology indicates two eruptions at Mount Yotei. The most recent circa 1050 BC from a cone emerging from the northwest flank of the mountain at Lake Hangetsu (Hangetsu-ko). The earlier eruption is dated from circa 3550 BC.
Climate
Avalanches
On March 11, 2024, two backcountry skiers from New Zealand died after they were caught along with four others in an avalanche along the volcano's slopes. A third person from the group was injured.