Eruption of Kujusan

When

11 Oct 1995 – 24 Mar 1996

Kind

Volcanic eruption

Coordinates

33.09° N, 131.25° E

Vei

1

Vent

Hosho lava dome (east flank)

Dated by

Observations: Reported

Volcano number

282120

Eruption number

17365

Highest mountain on the island of Kyushu, Japan

Mount Kujū , located on the border of Kokonoe and Taketa in Ōita Prefecture, Japan, is a stratovolcano in Kyushu Island, Japan, with a summit elevation of 1,791 metres (5,876 ft). It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains. It is part of the Aso-Kujū National Park.

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