What the records say
- When
- 12 Jul 1997
- Kind
- Volcanic eruption
- Where
- Japan
- Coordinates
- 40.66° N, 140.88° E
- Deaths
- 3
- Volcano type
- Stratovolcano
Hakkōda Mountains
Volcanic complex in Aomori Prefecture, Japan
The Hakkōda Mountains are an active volcanic complex in south-central Aomori Prefecture, Japan, in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Often called Mount Hakkōda or simply Hakkōda (八甲田), the mountains are collectively listed as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
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The source
- NCEI significant earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptionsNOAA National Centers for Environmental InformationPublic domainSource page
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