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Mount Aso

Japan | Elevation: 1592m

Coordinates: 32.884, 131.104

About

Has one of the world's largest calderas. Located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu.

Eruption History

553VEI 3
1274VEI 2
1884VEI 2
1933VEI 2
1953VEI 2
1979VEI 2
2016VEI 2
2021VEI 2
2021VEI 2
Strombolian eruption
2016VEI 2
Explosive eruption
1979VEI 2
Killed 3 people
1953VEI 2
Killed 6 tourists
1933VEI 2
Killed 6 people
1884VEI 2
1274VEI 2
553VEI 3

VEI Scale (Volcanic Explosivity Index)

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Current Volcash Score

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Safety Information

During Ash Fall

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For Outdoor Activities

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