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Mount Fuji
The highest mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji stands at 12,389 sq ft and lies about 60 miles southwest of Tokyo. Its symmetrical cone is a renowned symbol of the country. It is now an international destination for mountain-climbing and tourism.
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Is mount fuji active or dormant?
Geologists classify it as active, although the last eruption was in 1708.
What are some interesting facts about mount Fuji?
1. The last eruption was in December 6 1707- Janurary 1 1708
2. Its been dormant since February 1708
3. Mount Fuji is 3,776 metres high
4. It Was First Climbed by anonymous monk in 663
5. Lowest recorded temperature has been -35.5C
6. The highest temperature was set with 18.2C on August 16th 2007
7. It has been featured in many of Katsushika Hokusai's Paintings
8. It is located in Chubu region, Honshu, Japan
9. It is surronded by 5 different lakes: Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Yamanakako, Lake Saiko, Lake Motosuko and Lake Shojiko
10. Mt. Fuji is symmetrical
11. mt fuji is considedred active afer not erupting in over 200 yearsHow did Mount Fuji effect the atmosphere and the landscape?
Mount Fuji, as an iconic stratovolcano, significantly influences both the atmosphere and the landscape of its surrounding region. Its towering presence affects local weather patterns, often creating distinct microclimates that can lead to increased rainfall on its windward side. The volcanic activity has shaped the terrain, resulting in rich soil that supports diverse ecosystems and agricultural practices. Additionally, its prominence as a cultural symbol has led to the preservation of the landscape, enhancing its natural beauty and promoting tourism.
What do Japanese call Mount Fuji?
Another name for Mount Fuji is Mount Fujiyama. Yama means mountain.
Its known as the holy mountain. Or the Japanese name for it is Fuji-san (if that helps)
What were the effects on the land after mount Fuji erupted in 170?
The extremely explosive eruption caused mudflows and mudslides destroyed trees, habitats, wildlife, and forests and left only barren wasteland in its wake.
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How do people near mount Fuji remain safe when it erupts?
They have practise evacuation drills and can have certain areas where no one is allowed to live or build on as it is where the lava flow is predicted to be.
What was the legend of princess Asama and how did it affect worship at mount Fuji?
lol, this is homework qustion, isn't it? (it sure was mine once!)
well... in Shinto, the native religion of Japan, everything is said to have a spirit. Princess Asama was the spirit that lived within moun Fuji. She was the sun goddess (i think). She also had the power to make plants grow. But because Princess Asama was stuck in the mountain and coud not move, women were not allowed to climb mount Fuji incase princess Asama got jealous and erupted.
It affects worship... Well, there are many shrines to Princess Asama since she's basically what makes the mountain sacred.
What type of eruption did mount fuji have?
pyroclastic flow, but now the volcano is dormant. There is said that when it erupted in 258 B.C. that it was so intense that Tokyo (which is 60 miles away from the volcano) got covered in 6 inches of ash.
Was there any major damage of mount fujis last eruption?
The last eruption of Mt. Fuji was in 1707-1708. The eruption released cinder, ash, "bombs", and mud but strangely no lava. The eruption destroyed 72 homes and 2 temples but there were oddly no fatalities due to the eruption.
What can tourists do on mount fuji?
You can climb to the summit during the official climbing season (July and August). The climbing on average takes from 8 to 10 hours for ascending, and 6 to 8 hours for descending.
At the 5th stations there are some shops that you can buy souvenirs.
What were the effects of the 1708 eruption of Mt Fuji?
Many people had lost there lives over starvation because all the farmlands had been buried!
What is on the island of Mount Fuji?
Mount Fuji is a beautiful snow capped mountain in Japan. It is the highest mountain in Japan.
I'm almost sure it was July 31, 1707 read that somewhere on Google :/
Is Mount Fuji a active dormant or extinct volcano?
Mount Fuji is classified as an active volcano that last erupted in 1707-08.
