About Mutsu-Hiuchidake
Mutsu-Hiuchidake is a stratovolcano rising to 781 meters (2,562 feet) in Japan's Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Mutsu-Hiuchidake is located in Japan, within the Northeast Japan Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 41.44° N, 141.06° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 781 meters above sea level, Mutsu-Hiuchidake is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a composite, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Mutsu-Hiuchidake, on the Shimokita Peninsula, is the northernmost volcano on the island of Honshu. The andesitic-dacitic stratovolcano is Pleistocene in age, with dated activity during an interval ranging from about 700,000 to 50,000 years ago, although fumarolic activity continues.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Mutsu-Hiuchidake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mutsu-Hiuchidake
Is Mutsu-Hiuchidake an active volcano?+
Mutsu-Hiuchidake 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 Mutsu-Hiuchidake?+
Mutsu-Hiuchidake has a summit elevation of 781 meters (2,562 feet) above sea level. At 781 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Mutsu-Hiuchidake?+
Mutsu-Hiuchidake is classified as a Stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes (also called composite volcanoes) are steep, conical volcanoes built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. They are among the most common and dangerous types, known for explosive eruptions.
Where is Mutsu-Hiuchidake located?+
Mutsu-Hiuchidake is located in Japan, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Northeast Japan Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 41.436° latitude, 141.056° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Mutsu-Hiuchidake?+
Mutsu-Hiuchidake 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.
