Location Hokkaidō, Japan Elevation 1,898 m Prominence 1,878 m Age of rock Quaternary | Mountain type Stratovolcano Last eruption 3550 BC Translation Japanese Language | |
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Topo map Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 羊蹄山
50000:1 留寿都 Similar Mt Niseko‑Annupuri, Mount Usu, Shōwa‑shinzan, Mount Rishiri, Mount Tarumae | ||
Mount y tei
Mount Yōtei (羊蹄山, Yōtei-zan, literally "sheep-hoof mountain") is an inactive stratovolcano located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is also called Yezo Fuji or Ezo Fuji (蝦夷富士), "Ezo" being an old name for the island of Hokkaido, because it resembles the more famous Mount Fuji. The mountain is also known as Makkari Nupuri (マッカリヌプリ) and Mount Shiribeshi (後方羊蹄山, Shiribeshi-yama). It is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan.
Contents
- Mount y tei
- Map of Mount YC58Dtei Kyogoku Abuta District Hokkaido Prefecture Japan
- Geology
- Eruptive history
- References
Map of Mount Y%C5%8Dtei, Kyogoku, Abuta District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Geology
Mount Yotei is mostly composed of andesite and dacite. The stratovolcano is symmetrical adding to its resemblance to Mount Fuji.
Eruptive history
Tephrochronology indicates two eruptions at Mount Yotei. The most recent circa 1050 BC from a cone emerging from the northwest flank of the mountain at Lake Hangetsu (Hangetsu-ko). The earlier eruption is dated from circa 3550 BC.