Fukujin Volcano
Fukujin volcano is one of the largest seamounts of the Marianas arc in Japan's Volcano Island chain. It sometimes has risen to above surface during eruptions creating temporary new islands. Water discoloration and floating pumice above the submarine volcano have been observed frequently.
Fukujin volcano eruptions: 1982(?), 1982(?), 1979-80, 1978(?), 1977-78(?), 1976-77(?), 1973-74, 1968, 1959(?), 1958(?), 1952(?), 1951
Latest nearby earthquakes
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Significant volcanic eruptions: Fukujin volcano
Additionally, there are 10 uncertain or discredited eruptions from Fukujin volcano.
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Fukujin Volcano FAQ
+When was the last eruption of Fukujin volcano?
The last confirmed eruption of Fukujin occurred during 1973 - 1974.
+How often does Fukujin volcano erupt?
There are no known historic eruptions, but evidence from geologic records shows that it has had at least 3 eruptions over the past 10,000 years. This number is likely much higher because many past eruptions might not have left evidence recognizeable today and/or the volcano might not have been studied in too much detail. Using the available data, a very conservative estimate is that Fukujin volcano erupts every 3,300 years.
+How active is Fukujin volcano at present?
Fukujin volcano is occasionally active: Since 1900, it has had 4 eruptions, and been active during 4 years out of 126 as of now. This means, Fukujin has been in eruption one in 31.5 years on average. The last eruption was from 1973 until 1974 and ended 51 years ago.
+When was the largest eruption of Fukujin volcano?
The largest eruption of Fukujin volcano in historic times occurred during 1973 - 1974. It only has a VEI (Volcanic Explosivity Index) of 1, likely because it was a mainly effusive eruption generating lava flows but very little ash.
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Fukujin Volcano Maps
