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Nigorigawa Caldera

Summary

Nigorigawa Caldera (Japanese: 濁川カルデラ, Nigorigawa karudera) is a volcanic crater in Oshima, Hokkaido, Japan.[1][2] It has an elevation of 1,168 ft (356m) and it last erupted 12,000 years ago.[1][2] The caldera has a diameter of 3km.[3]

Nigorigawa Caldera
Nigorigawa Caldera (relief map)
Highest point
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Coordinates42°07′12″N 140°27′00″E / 42.12000°N 140.45000°E / 42.12000; 140.45000
Naming
Native name濁川カルデラ (Japanese)
Geography
Nigorigawa Caldera is located in Japan
Nigorigawa Caldera
Nigorigawa Caldera
Location of Nigorigawa Caldera in Japan
LocationHokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Geology
Mountain typeVolcanic crater
Last eruption12,000 years ago

A town of the same name is located at the caldera. East of Nigorigawa is the town of Mori and an active volcano known as Koma-ga-take.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Nigorigawa". www.volcanodiscovery.com. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  2. ^ a b "Nigorikawa". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  3. ^ "Nigorigawa Volcano, Hokkaido, Japan - John Seach". volcanolive.com. Retrieved 2020-08-31.