Mount Kurikoma | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 5,338 ft (1,627 m) |
Listing | Volcanoes in Japan |
Coordinates | 38°57′40″N 140°47′17″E / 38.961°N 140.788°E |
Geography | |
Parent range | Ōu Mountains |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano with somma |
Last eruption | 1944 |
Mount Kurikoma, also known as Kurikomayama and Sukawadake is an active stratovolcano in Japan that stands 1,627 m (5,338 ft) tall. The volcano is located in Iwate Prefecture on Honshu. In addition to recent eruptions, the volcano is seismically active. It is the main feature of Kurikoma Quasi-National Park and a tourist attraction due to its hot springs, hiking trails and flora.[1]