Niseko
Stratovolcano(es) in Japan
Key Facts
Elevation
1,308 m (4,291 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano(es)
Location
42.875°, 140.659°
Region
Northeast Japan Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
The Niseko volcano group in SW Hokkaido contains a cluster of andesitic stratovolcanoes and lava domes that extends 25 km E-W and 15 km N-S. The volcanic complex is located NW of Niseko City. The latest dated activity was a phreatic to magmatic eruption about 7000 years ago.
Fumarolic areas and hot springs are found at various locations.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
Rock Types
Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | Unknown | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI Unknown | Minor | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 6926 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 285031
- •Evidence: Eruption Dated
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Several peaks of the Niseko volcano complex are seen in this view looking W from the Chisenupuri summit. From front to back are the forested Nitonupuri, light-colored, flat-topped Iwaonupuri, and Niseko-Annupuri. Yotei volcano is visible in the distance to the right of Niseko-Annupuri.
Photo by Yutaka Kodama, 1995 (Hokkaido University).
Authority Sources
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.