Shikaribetsu Volcanic Group

Summary

Shikaribetsu volcanic group (然別火山群, Shikaribetsu-kazangun) is a volcanic group of lava domes surrounding Lake Shikaribetsu in Hokkaidō, Japan. The Shikaribetsu volcanic group is located in Daisetsuzan National Park. The volcanic group lies on the Kurile arc of the Pacific ring of fire.

Shikaribetsu Volcanic Group
Highest point
PeakMount Kita Petoutoru, Tokachi Subprefecture
Elevation1,401 m (4,596 ft)
Coordinates43°18′44″N 143°5′44″E / 43.31222°N 143.09556°E / 43.31222; 143.09556
Naming
Native name
Geography
CountryJapan
StateHokkaidō
Parent rangeIshikari Mountains
Biomealpine climate
Geology
Orogenyisland arc
Age of rockQuaternary
Type of rockvolcanic

The volcanic group includes the following peaks:

  • Mount Higashi Nupukaushi
  • Mount Nishi Nupukaushi
  • Mount Tenbo
  • Mount Hakuun
Shikaribetsu Volcanic Group as seen from the SSE. Mount Higashi Nupukaushi in the center left.

See also edit

References edit

  • "Shikaribetsu Group". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  • Shikaribetsu Volcanic Group, Quaternary Volcanoes of Japan, Geological Survey of Japan, AIST., 2006