Eruption of Akan

When

7 Mar 2026 – 14 Mar 2026

Kind

Volcanic eruption

Coordinates

43.39° N, 144.01° E

Dated by

Observations: Reported

Volcano number

285070

Eruption number

22653

Active stratovolcano on the island of Hokkaido, Japan

Mount Meakan is an active stratovolcano located in Akan National Park in Hokkaidō, Japan. It is the tallest mountain in the Akan Volcanic Complex. The volcano consists of nine overlapping cones that grew out of the Akan caldera, on the shores of Lake Akan. Mount Meakan has a triple crater at its summit.

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