Mt Fuji volcano, Honshu, Japan: news & activity updates

Mt Fuji volcano (Japan): signs of volcanic unrest reported

Reports are appearing about unrest and signs of a possible awakening of Mt Fuji volcano in Japan. Read all

Fujisan volcano (Honshu, Japan) - Report for 16 May-22 May 2001 (Continuing Activity)

Based on information from JMA, VRC reported that 67 earthquakes occurred at Mt. Fuji on 30 April, which was the highest number since 53 earthquakes occurred on 18 December 2000. Activity had been relatively low since January 2001. Read all

Fujisan volcano (Honshu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 January-30 January 2001 (New Activity / Unrest)

According to a Reuters article from 29 January, the high number of low-frequency earthquakes that were recorded at Fuji over the past several months (133 in October, 222 in November, and 144 in December) decreased to 36 in January. Read all

Fujisan volcano (Honshu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 January-23 January 2001 (New Activity / Unrest)

Several news reports have noted abnormally high earthquake activity during the past several months at Fuji. Usually 1 to 2 low-frequency earthquakes per month are recorded; but recent monthly counts were 35 for September 2000, 133 for October, 222 for November, and 143 for December. No other measured parameters changed at the volcano. Read all