Takaharayama
Stratovolcano in Japan
Key Facts
Elevation
1,795 m (5,889 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
36.900°, 139.777°
Region
Northeast Japan Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
Takaharayama is a small stratovolcano with lava domes located SW of Nasudake volcano and NNW of Utsunomiya city in central Honshu. The basaltic-to-dacitic volcano lies within the Shiobara caldera, which was formed during the late Pleistocene at the time of the eruption of the Otawara pumice-flow deposit. The latest dated eruption of Takahara took place about 6500 years ago along the NW-SE-trending Yumoto-Shiobara fissure system within the caldera.
Eruptions along this fissure initially produced the phreatic Takahara-Uenohara tephra deposit, which was distributed primarily to the east. The symmetrical Fujiyama lava dome, one of many conical volcanoes named after Japan's renowned Mount Fuji, was extruded at the end of the eruption.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
- Pyroclastic flows
- Lava flows
- Volcanic bombs and ballistics
- Lahars and mudflows
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 | 6596 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
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Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 283143
- •Evidence: Eruption Dated
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
The Fujisan lava dome is the youngest eruption product of Takaharayama volcano. This small complex with associated lava domes is located SW of Nasudake volcano. An eruption took place about 6,500 years ago, when phreatic explosions along a NW-SE- trend were followed by emplacement of the Fujisan lava dome.
Photo by Ichio Moriya (Kanazawa University).
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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.