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Usu Volcano - John Seach
Hokkaido, Japan
42.53 N, 140.83 E
summit elevation 731 m
Stratovolcano
Mt Usu volcano is located on the Northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. In late March 2000 Mt Usu erupted for the first time in 22 years, forcing the evacuation of 13,000 residents. The summit of Usu contains lava domes including O-Usu, Ko-Usu and Showa-Shinzan. In 1663 Usu produced the largest eruption on Hokkaido during historical times.
Mt Usu Eruption, April 2000.
This photo was taken
from inside the evacuated town of Toyako Onsen by John Seach.
Usu Volcano Eruptions
2001, 2000, 1977-82, 1944-45, 1910, 1853, 1822, 1769, 1663, 1638, 1626, ?1611.