About Oki-Dogo
Oki-Dogo is a shield rising to 151 meters (495 feet) in Japan's Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Oki-Dogo is located in Japan, within the Nankai Volcanic Arc of the broader Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 36.18° N, 133.33° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. At just 151 meters above sea level, Oki-Dogo is a relatively low-elevation volcanic feature. Despite its modest height, it remains an active geological formation with the same underlying magmatic processes as its taller counterparts.
GVP Reference Summary
Dogo, one of the Oki islands, is located north of the SW Honshu city of Matsue off the west coast of Japan. Some of the alkaline basalts on the island contain abundant mantle xenoliths. No unambiguous volcanic features are visible, though Tomita (1969) described a shield volcano and cinder cone. Reportedly the Daimanji-san lava flow overlies alluvial gravel containing an ancient water-jar, and the name Takuhi-yama ("Burning Mountain") may record a tradition of an eruption. The Misaki Basalt Group of lava flows form a small flat peninsula on the SW side of the island where the airport is located. Uto et al. (1994) identified the Misaki basalts as the youngest on the island, with a K-Ar date of about 550,000 years.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Oki-Dogo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oki-Dogo
Is Oki-Dogo an active volcano?+
Oki-Dogo is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Oki-Dogo?+
Oki-Dogo has a summit elevation of 151 meters (495 feet) above sea level. At 151 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Oki-Dogo?+
Oki-Dogo is classified as a Shield. Shield volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Oki-Dogo located?+
Oki-Dogo is located in Japan, in the Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Nankai Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 36.176° latitude, 133.334° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Oki-Dogo?+
Oki-Dogo can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Japan may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
