Earth:Akaigawa Caldera
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Short description: Caldera located on the island of Hokkaido, Japan
Akaigawa Caldera | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 725 m (2,379 ft) |
Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 43°05′N 140°49′E / 43.08°N 140.82°E |
Naming | |
Native name | 赤井川カルデラ (Japanese) (ja) |
Geography | |
Location | Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Last eruption | Pleistocene |
Akaigawa Caldera (赤井川カルデラ, Akaigawa karudera) is a caldera located in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . It was active anywhere between 1.7 and 1.3 million years ago.[1]
See also
- List of volcanoes in Japan
- Akaigawa, Hokkaido
References
External links
- Akaigawa Caldera - Geological Survey of Japan