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Mount Shiga

Shiga

Shield volcano · Japan · 2041m

Yokoteyama volcano of the Shiga volcanic complex is seen from Kasagatake to its west. Ski trails are prominent in this summer view of the Shiga-Kogen (Shiga Plateau). The Shiga volcanic complex is located immediately N of Kusatsu-Shiranesan.
Yokoteyama volcano of the Shiga volcanic complex is seen from Kasagatake to its west. Ski trails are prominent in this summer view of the Shiga-Kogen (Shiga Plateau). The Shiga volcanic complex is located immediately N of Kusatsu-Shiranesan. · Photo: Copyrighted photo by Shun Nakano (Japanese Quaternary Volcanoes database, RIODB, http://riodb02.ibase.aist.go.jp/strata/VOL_JP/EN/index.htm and Geol Surv Japan, AIST, http://www.gsj.jp/). · Wikimedia Commons
Type
Shield volcano
Country
Japan
Region
Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions / Northeast Japan Volcanic Arc
Elevation
2041m
Coordinates
36.688, 138.519
Last eruption
Unknown
Tectonic setting
Subduction zone / Continental crust (> 25 km)
Landform
Shield
Major rock type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Geological summary

The Shiga volcanic complex immediately north of Kusatsu-Shirane volcano consists of a group of small andesitic shield volcanoes and pyroclastic cones. A large lava plateau was erupted between about 200-300 ka. The latest activity occurred between about 250,000 and 10,000 years ago (Nakano et al., 2001-). The Shiga-Kogen (Shiga Plateau) area is a popular winter sports destination.

Eruption history

Detailed timeline

No eruption records available.

External links

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