Volcanic eruption

Eruption of Chokaisan

14 Aug 1801 · Japan

Mount Chōkai is an active volcano located on the border of Akita and Yamagata in the Tōhoku region of Japan, and is 2,236 m (7,336 ft) tall.

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Part of Eruption of Chokaisan

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When
14 Aug 1801
Kind
Volcanic eruption
Where
Japan
Coordinates
39.10° N, 140.05° E
Vei
2
Deaths
8
Volcano type
Stratovolcano

Mount Chōkai

Active volcano in the Tohoku region of Japan

Mount Chōkai is an active volcano located on the border of Akita and Yamagata in the Tōhoku region of Japan, and is 2,236 m (7,336 ft) tall. Because of its (roughly) symmetrical shape and massive size, it is also variously known as Dewa Fuji (出羽富士), Akita Fuji (秋田富士) or Shōnai Fuji (庄内富士) depending on the location of the viewer.

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