What the records say
- When
- 7th century
- Kind
- Volcanic eruption
- Coordinates
- 35.14° N, 132.62° E
- Date uncertainty
- ± 50 years
- Dated by
- Isotopic: 14C (calibrated)
- Volcano number
- 283002
- Eruption number
- 17372
Mount Sanbe
Stratovolcano in Japan
Mount Sanbe, also known as Sanbesan, is an active stratovolcano in Ōda, Shimane Prefecture. The highest peak, Osanbe, has an elevation of 1,126 m (3,694 ft). At the center of the volcano is a caldera 1 km (0.62 mi) across. The volcano's composition is mainly dacite and andesite.
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The source
- Smithsonian GVP Volcanoes of the World: Holocene eruptionsGlobal Volcanism Program, Smithsonian InstitutionSmithsonian terms of use: personal, educational and non-commercial use, with creditGlobal Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution: Volcanoes of the World v5.3, https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2025.5.3Source page