Mt. Kaimon（開聞岳, Kaimondake）
| Elevation | 924 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Kagoshima Pref. (鹿児島県 指宿市) |
| Coordinates | 31.18000, 130.52833 |
Highlights of Mt. Kaimon
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 924 m
- Located in Kagoshima Pref.
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About Mt. Kaimon
Kaimondake (開聞岳, Kaimon-dake), or Mount Kaimon, is an undissected volcano – consisting of a basal stratovolcano and a small complex central lava dome – which rises to a height of 924 metres above sea level near the city of Ibusuki in southern Kyūshū, Japan. The last eruption occurred in the year 885 CE. Because of its conic shape, Mt. Kaimon is sometimes referred to as "the Fuji of Satsuma". It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
Geography
Mt. Kaimon is located in the south of Kagoshima prefecture, Kyushu and is an important reference point for marine traffic because it is the southernmost prominence of the Satsuma Peninsula. This is one entrance marker to Kinko Bay (Kagoshima Bay) complimentary to the Ōsumi Peninsula. Together with Mt. Noma and Mt. Kinpo, it is used by marine traffic.
Geology
Part of the Ibusuki volcanic field, Mt. Kaimon defines the eastern margin of the old Ata Caldera. The total eruptive volume of tephra has been 3.1 km3 (0.74 cu mi) and 2.3 km3 (0.55 cu mi) of lava.
There is a sea scarp which is 7.8 km wide and 9.3 km long, the shape is similar to a horseshoe in the seabed at the southern foot of the mountain. There is a lot of sediment...