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Country: | Japan | |
| Subregion Name: | Hokkaido (Japan) | ||
| Volcano Number: | 0805-031 | ||
| Volcano Type: | Stratovolcanoes | ||
| Volcano Status: | Tephrochronology | ||
| Last Known Eruption: | 4900 BC (?) | ||
| Summit Elevation: | 1154 m | 3,786 feet | |
| Latitude: | 42.88°N | 42°53'0"N | |
| Longitude: | 140.63°E | 140°38'0"E | |
| The Niseko volcano group in SW Hokkaido, WNW of Yotei volcano, contains a cluster of andesitic stratovolcanoes and lava domes. The volcanic complex is located NW of Niseko City. The latest dated activity at the Niseko group was a phreatic to magmatic eruption about 7000 years ago. Fumarolic areas and hot springs are found at various locations in the Niseko volcano group. | |||
