Japan · Stratovolcano
Kuchinoshima
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 628m
- Last eruption
- 1190
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Western Pacific / Ryukyu Volcanic Arc
- Elevation
- 628m
- Coordinates
- 29.968, 129.926
- Last eruption
- 1190
- Tectonic setting
- Subduction zone / Oceanic crust (< 15 km)
- Landform
- Composite
- Major rock type
- Andesite / Basaltic andesite
Geological summary
Kuchinoshima, lying in the northern Ryukyu Islands between the volcanic islands of Nakanoshima and Kuchinoerabujima, consists of two andesitic stratovolcanoes and a NW-SE-trending chain of lava domes.
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From Wikipedia
Kuchinoshima (口之島), literally "mouth island", is one of the Tokara Islands, belonging to Kagoshima Prefecture. The island, 13.33 km2 (5.15 sq mi) in area, and has a population of 140 persons. The island can only be reached by boat as it has no airport; there is regular ferry service to the city of Kagoshima on the mainland. Travel time is about 6 hours. The islanders are dependent mainly on agriculture, fishing and seasonal tourism. The island is home to the rare Kuchinoshima breed of Japanese native cattle.
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Eruption history
4 recordedGlossaryRecord summary
- Confirmed eruptions
- 4
- Uncertain eruptions
- 0
- Span of confirmed record
- 6750 BCE (±50 yrs) – 1190
- Largest confirmed eruption
- No VEI recorded
- Confirmed eruptions since 1900
- 0
Detailed timeline
- 1190 (±40 yrs)VEI ?Geological estimate1190 – end unknown
- 750 (±50 yrs)VEI ?Geological estimate750 – end unknown
- 900 BCEVEI ?Geological estimate900 BCE – end unknown
- 6750 BCE (±50 yrs)VEI ?Geological estimate6750 BCE – end unknownYoko-dake, Mae-dake
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