About Shikaribetsu Group
Shikaribetsu Group is a lava dome(s) rising to 1,401 meters (4,597 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
Shikaribetsu Group is located in Japan, within the Kuril Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 43.27° N, 143.10° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,401 meters above sea level, Shikaribetsu Group is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a cluster, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Shikaribetsu consists of a group of andesitic-to-dacitic lava domes west and south of Lake Shikaribetsu in central Hokkaido. The youngest domes were constructed along a ENE-WSW line south of the lake. The largest dome, Higashi-Nupukaushinupuri, was built at the SW, breached end of a horseshoe-shaped crater. Two or more large debris-avalanche deposits extend to the south. Although the Japan Association of Quaternary Research (1987) mapped the youngest domes as Holocene, and Nakano et al. (2001-) indicated that the age of the latest eruptions was less than 20,000 years, Hayakawa (2009, pers. comm.) stated that there was no evidence of Holocene eruptions.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Shikaribetsu Group.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shikaribetsu Group
Is Shikaribetsu Group an active volcano?+
Shikaribetsu Group 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 Shikaribetsu Group?+
Shikaribetsu Group has a summit elevation of 1,401 meters (4,597 feet) above sea level. At 1,401 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Shikaribetsu Group?+
Shikaribetsu Group is classified as a Lava dome(s). Lava domes are mounds of viscous lava that pile up around a volcanic vent. They grow by expansion from within and can collapse to produce dangerous pyroclastic flows.
Where is Shikaribetsu Group located?+
Shikaribetsu Group is located in Japan, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Kuril Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 43.267° latitude, 143.100° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Shikaribetsu Group?+
Shikaribetsu Group 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.
