Earth:Mount Kirigamine

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Short description: Volcano on the island of Honshu, Japan
Mount Kirigamine
霧ヶ峰
Kirigamine seen from the east 2018-03-04.jpg
Kirigamine seen from the east. Taken from Mount Tateshina.
Highest point
Elevation1,925 m (6,316 ft) [1]
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 36°06′00″N 138°10′01″E / 36.10°N 138.167°E / 36.10; 138.167[2]
Geography
Mount Kirigamine is located in Nagano Prefecture
Mount Kirigamine
Mount Kirigamine
Location of Mount Kirigamine in Japan.
Mount Kirigamine is located in Japan
Mount Kirigamine
Mount Kirigamine
Mount Kirigamine (Japan)
LocationNagano Prefecture, Japan
Geology
Mountain typeLava flow, Lava dome[3]
Last eruption0.75 Ma[3]

Mount Kirigamine (霧ヶ峰, Kiri-ga-mine) is a 1,925m volcano, located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan .

Outline

The tallest peak of Mount Kirigamine is Mount Kuruma, on which there is a weather radar site. Most of the mountain is covered in grass with sparse bushes and rocks. The south and east sides are suitable for gliding with a narrow landing zone in the vicinity of a parking lot and a huge emergency landing at the west side of the mountain. The southeast cliffs are a launching point for gliders, with winds above 3 meters[clarification needed]. The north part is equipped with ski lifts.

Massif of Kirigamine Volcano

Access

Vehicle access to the bottom of Kirigamine does not require four-wheel drive but snow chains may be necessary if there is heavy snow.

Gallery

See also

  • List of volcanoes in Japan
  • List of mountains in Japan

References

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