Сколько землетрясений в Япония?

###РЕГИОН### очень высокий уровень сейсмической активности. По данным за последние 25 лет и нашем архиве землетрясений с данными с 1900 г., в среднем за год в Япония происходит около 43,000 землетрясений. В Япония произошло по крайней мере 10 землетрясений выше магнитуда 8 с 1900 года, что позволяет предположить, что более крупные землетрясения такого размера происходят нечасто, вероятно, в среднем примерно каждые 10 - 15 лет.

Сколько землетрясений происходит каждый год в Япония?

В среднем происходит около 3,200 землетрясений магнитудой 3 и выше в год (Маг 4+: 1,200 земл. в год, Маг 5+: 148 земл. в год, Маг 6+: 10.8 земл. в год).

Volcanoes в Японии (546)

Значительные землетрясения: Извержения FAQ Новости Значительные землетрясения

Japan has over 100 active volcanoes, more than almost any other country and accounts alone for about 10 % of all active volcanoes in the world. The volcanoes belong to the Pacific Ring of Fire, caused by subduction zones of the Pacific plate beneath continental and other oceanic plates along its margins.
Japan's volcanic arcs and tectonic setting
Japan is located at the junction of 4 tectonic plates - the Pacific, Philippine, Eurasian and North American plates, and its volcanoes are mainly located on 5 subduction-zone related volcanic arcs where the Pacific Plate descends under the North American Plate along the Kuril Trench and the Japan Trench and underneath the Philippine Sea Plate along the Izu-Bonin Trench. The Philippine Plate itself subducts beneath the Eurasian Plate at the western end, forming the Ryukyu Trench. The principal resulting volcanic ars are:
- Ryukyu Arc and Southwest Honshu Arcs in the south (Philippine plate subducting beneath between the Eurasian Plate),
- Izu-Bonin-Mariana Arc (subduction of Pacific plate beneath Philippine plate)
- Northeast Honshu and Kurile Arc in the north (subduction of Pacific plate beneath the N-American plate)
(more info: www.glgarcs.net/intro/subduction.html)

Besides intense volcanic activity, Japan is one of the places in the world most affected by frequent, and sometimes devastatingly large earthquakes. Its oceanic setting makes it vulnerable for tsunamis as well, as the tragedy of the 11 March 2011 8.9 earthquake and tsunami terrifyingly illustrated.

Record in historically documented eruptions
Japan's first documented historical eruption was from Aso volcano in 553 AD , the year after Buddhism was introduced from Korea. It holds a record in the number of historically documented eruptions.
Japan's largest historical eruption (Towada, 915 AD), 17 Japanese volcanoes had been documented in eruption, more than the rest of the world combined (including 10 in Europe).

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Хоккайдо (52 volcanoes)

Хонсю (140 volcanoes)

Острова Идзу (21 volcanoes)

Кюсю (26 volcanoes)

Острова Рюкю (14 volcanoes)

Вулканические острова (19 volcanoes)

Значительные извержения вулканов: Япония

In historic times, at least 66 volcanoes have been active в Япония, including Kikai, Iwo-jima и Nishino-shima volcanoes. A total of 953 eruptions have been witnessed and documented since вокруг 654 AD.
The table below lists the most recent volcanic eruptions, significant eruptive episodes or related events в Япония since around 2010.

Дата	Вулкан	VEI	Область	Летальные исходы	Ущерб
2017 Мар 25 - продолжающееся	Sakurajima Minamidake summit crater	2	Kyushu, Japan		неизвестно
2004 Окт 23 - продолжающееся	Suwanose-jima O-take	2	Ryukyu Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2024 Сен 1 - Окт 17	Kikai	?	Япония		неизвестно
2023 Окт 18 - 2024 Мар 16	Iwo-jima	1	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2022 Окт 1 - 2023 Окт 13	Nishino-shima Central cone of 2013 island	2	Volcano Islands, Japan		неизвестно
2022 Авг 18 - 2023 Янв 26	Kaitoku	0	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2022 Июль 11 - Дек 11	Iwo-jima Off SE coast	1	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2022 Мар 27	Kita-Ioto Funka-Asane	1	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2021 Авг 12 - Ноя 24	Iwo-jima Off SE coast	1	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2021 Окт 14 - Окт 20	Aso	2	central Kyushu, Japan		неизвестно
2021 Авг 13 - Сен 12 ?	Fukutoku-Okanoba	4	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2021 Авг 14 - Авг 15	Nishino-shima Central cone of 2013 island	2	Volcano Islands, Japan		неизвестно
2020 Дек 28 - 2021 Апр 5 ?	Iwo-jima Asodai Sinkhole	1	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2020 Окт 6	Kikai	1	Япония		неизвестно
2020 Авг 29	Kuchinoerabu-jima	1	Ryukyu Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2019 Дек 5 - 2020 Авг 27	Nishino-shima Central cone of 2013 island	1	Volcano Islands, Japan		неизвестно
2019 Апр 16 - 2020 Июнь 16	Aso	2	central Kyushu, Japan		неизвестно
2020 Янв 11 - Май 13	Kuchinoerabu-jima	3	Ryukyu Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2020 Апр 29	Kikai	1	Япония		неизвестно
2019 Ноя 2	Kikai	2	Япония		неизвестно
2019 Авг 7 - Авг 25	Asama	2	Honshu (Japan)		неизвестно
2018 Окт 21 - 2019 Фев 3	Kuchinoerabu-jima Shindake Crater	3	Ryukyu Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2018 Июль 12 - Июль 21	Nishino-shima Central cone of 2013 island	1	Volcano Islands, Japan		неизвестно
2018 Мар 1 - Июнь 27	Kirishima Shinmoedake	3	Kyushu (Japan)		неизвестно
2018 Янв 23	Kusatsu-Shirane Motoshiranesan	1	Honshu (Japan)		неизвестно
2018 Янв 23	Kusatsu-Shirane	1	Honshu (Japan)	1	легкое	Информация
A volcano in Gunma Prefecture, north of Tokyo, erupted on Tuesday morning, leaving one dead and 11 injured by falling rocks. Japan's Meteorological Agency says large volcanic tremors were detected at Mount Kusatsu-Shirane at around 10 AM. Volcanic rocks were confirmed in the area more than one kilometer from the volcano's crater. Some of the rocks fell when Ground Self-Defense Force members were training at a nearby ski resort. Eight of the members were hit by rocks. One died and the rest were injured. Four skiers were also injured when rocks shattered the windows of a ropeway gondola. Local authorities say about 80 people who were stuck at a gondola station near the summit have been safely rescued. Weather officials have raised the volcanic alert level to 3, and are warning people not to approach the volcano. The Self-Defense Forces initially said people were injured when an avalanche hit the ski resort, but later said the injuries were due to falling volcanic rocks. They added that they had not confirmed an avalanche. (All above from reference #11997) JMA reported that at 0959 on 23 January an eruption began at Kusatsu-Shiranesan coincident with the onset of volcanic tremor; there were no indications of an impending eruption. The Alert Level was raised to 3 (on a scale of 1-5). Skiers at the popular ski resort Kusatsu Kokusai took video showing a plume of tephra and ejected bombs rising from a vent on the Motoshiranesan edifice, about 2 km SSE of Yagama Crater on Shiranesan (where all previous historical activity has been). The eruption also caused what appeared to be an avalanche. Photos and video posted in news articles showed tephra drifting E and blanketing the nearby hillside; JMA noted ashfall in Nakanojo-machi, in the Gunma Prefecture. Tephra hit a gondola, shattering glass and injuring four skiers. Material crashed through the roof of a lodge, where about 100 people had already been evacuated. Ground Self-Defense Force troops were engaging in ski training at the time of the event; one member died and seven others were injured. Emergency responders gathered at the Sanroku Station to assist. On 24 January JMA noted that volcanic earthquakes were numerous but decreasing in number, and two 2-3-minute-long periods of volcanic tremor were detected at 1015 and 1049. (reference #2432) Cited references #2432 Venzke, E., R.W. Wunderman, L. McClelland, T. Simkin, J.F. Luhr, L. Siebert, and G. Mayberry (eds.) (2002-): Global Volcanism, 1968 to the Present. Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program Digital Information Series, GVP-4 (http://www.volcano.si.edu/reports/). #11997 NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) (2018): Volcanic eruption in Gunma kills 1, injures 11. Published 23 January 2018. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20180123_33/ Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
2017 Окт 11 - Окт 17	Kirishima Shinmoedake	2	Kyushu (Japan)		неизвестно
2017 Апр 18 ±1 d. - Авг 17 ±6 d.	Nishino-shima Central cone of 2013 island	2	Volcano Islands, Japan		неизвестно
2016 Окт 7 - Ноя 12	Aso Nakadake Crater	3	central Kyushu, Japan		неизвестно
2016 Окт 8 (извержение 2016 Окт 7 - Ноя 12)	Aso	0	central Kyushu, Japan		легкое	Информация
2016 Окт 8: Reporters were allowed to inch closer to the Nakadake peak of Mount Aso on Feb. 8 [2017] after the alert level was lowered to 1 the day before. The media were allowed within a kilometer of the No. 1 crater of the peak, which erupted in October 2016. The eruption, the most violent in 36 years, sent a towering plume of smoke and ash into the sky. After the eruption in October, a station building for a ropeway was half-buried in a vast amount of ash and its roof destroyed. (reference #11756) Weekly Report 12 October 18 October 2016: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that no further explosions were detected after the 7-8 October eruption at Asosans Nakadake Crater; white plumes rose as high as 400 m above the crater rim during 11-17 October. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a scale of 1-5). (reference #2432) Cited references #2432 Venzke, E., R.W. Wunderman, L. McClelland, T. Simkin, J.F. Luhr, L. Siebert, and G. Mayberry (eds.) (2002-): Global Volcanism, 1968 to the Present. Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program Digital Information Series, GVP-4 (http://www.volcano.si.edu/reports/). #11756 The Asahi Shimbun (2017): Media allowed nearer Kyushu volcano to inspect damage. Published February 9, 2017 at 16:35 JST by TAZUKO GOTO/ Staff Writer. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
2016 Авг 31 - Сен 1	Iwo-jima Asodai Sinkhole	1	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
1955 Окт 13 - 2016 Авг 22	Sakurajima Minami-dake and east flank (Showa crater)	3	Kyushu, Japan		неизвестно
2014 Авг 30 - 2016 Май 1	Aso Naka-dake	2	central Kyushu, Japan		неизвестно
2013 Ноя 20 - 2015 Ноя 17 ?	Nishino-shima Vent SSE of existing Nishinoshima	2	Volcano Islands, Japan		неизвестно
2015 Авг 7	Iwo-jima Kianohana Beach (N part of the island)	1	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2015 Июнь 29 - Июль 1	Hakone Owakudani hot springs, 1 km N of Kamiyama dome	1	Honshu (Japan)		неизвестно
2015 Июнь 16 - Июнь 19	Asama Summit crater	1	Honshu (Japan)		неизвестно
2015 Май 29 - Июнь 19	Kuchinoerabu-jima Shindake crater	3	Ryukyu Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2014 Сен 27 - Окт 14	Ontake-san Summit crater	3	Honshu (Japan)		неизвестно
2014 Сен 27 (извержение 2014 Сен 27 - Окт 14)	Ontake-san	3	Honshu (Japan)	55	неизвестно	Информация
2014 Сен 27: 24 September-30 September 2014 According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, an unexpected phreatic eruption at Ontakesan occurred at 1152 on 27 September after an 11-minute period of tremor and uplift detected just minutes beforehand. The eruption produced a pyroclastic flow that traveled more than 3 km down the S flank and an ash plume that rose 7-10 km and drifted E. Ashfall was extensive in the area and up to 50 cm thick near the craters. The Alert Level was raised to 3. Earthquakes near the summit had temporarily increased during 10-11 September, and low-frequency signals were detected on 14 September. News articles on 1 October noted that 47 people had died, most of them found at the summit area while others were at a slightly lower elevation. Almost 70 more people were injured. Survivors described falling ash and boulders, and being in total darkness for several minutes as they made their way down the flanks. The volcano is popular to climb and nearly 300 people were hiking on the mountain that day. Seismicity fluctuated but remained elevated during 28 September-1 October. Ash-and-gas plumes rose 300-400 m above the craters and drifted E and SE. 1 October-7 October 2014 JMA reported that ash emissions from Ontakesan likely continued during 1-7 October. The plume height could not be determined due to poor visibility although on 7 October observers noted that the plume rose 300 m above the crater rim and drifted E. Seismic levels fluctuated; tremor continued to be detected. A news article from 8 October noted that the number of people killed in the 27 September eruption had reached 55; nine were still missing. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a scale of 1-5). (above from reference #2432) Cited references #2432 Venzke, E., R.W. Wunderman, L. McClelland, T. Simkin, J.F. Luhr, L. Siebert, and G. Mayberry (eds.) (2002-): Global Volcanism, 1968 to the Present. Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program Digital Information Series, GVP-4 (http://www.volcano.si.edu/reports/). #11096 The Straits Times (2014): 2 more bodies found in the ash on erupted Japan volcano Mount Ontake. Published on OCT 7, 2014 12:30 PM. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
2014 Авг 3	Kuchinoerabu-jima Shindake	1	Ryukyu Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2014 Янв 13 - Фев 19	Aso Naka-dake	1	central Kyushu, Japan		неизвестно
2013 Июнь 4	Kikai Iodake	1	Япония		неизвестно
2012 Дек 1 - 2013 Апр 11	Iwo-jima Asodai	1	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2012 Фев 10 - Июль 9	Iwo-jima Asodai	1	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2011 Янв 19 - Сен 7	Kirishima Shinmoe-dake	3	Kyushu (Japan)		неизвестно
2011 Май 15 - Июнь 9	Aso Naka-dake	1	central Kyushu, Japan		неизвестно
2011 Янв 28 (извержение 2011 Янв 19 - Сен 7)	Kirishima	0	Kyushu (Japan)		легкое	Информация
2011 Янв 28: Shinmoedake (Shinmoe peak), a stratovolcano of the Kirishima volcano group, erupted for the first time in 52 years on Jan. 27, 2011 according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). On Feb. 1 an eruption smashed more than 180 window panes in hospitals and schools about six kilometers from the crater, injuring a 92 year-old woman.. The eruption was the strongest on February 2, according to the JMA. The weather agency maintained a level 3 alert for Shinmoedake and Sakurajima volcano, 45 kilometers (28 miles) to the southwest, indicating an eruption may seriously affect places near residential areas. Cited references #2379 Siebert, L, Simkin T (2002-): Volcanoes of the World: an Illustrated Catalog of Holocene Volcanoes and their Eruptions. Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program Digital Information Series, GVP-3, (http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/) #9261 Biggs, Stuart (2011): Japan's 'OO7' Volcano on Kyushu Erupts for Ninth Time in a Week, JMA Says. Bloomberg. Downloaded from: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-03/japan-s-oo7-volcano-erupts-for-ninth-time-after-52-year-dormancy.html Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
2010 Апр 10 - Июль 21	Miyake-shima Summit crater	1	Izu Islands (Japan)		неизвестно
2010 Мар 30 - Июль 10	Kirishima Shinmoe-dake	1	Kyushu (Japan)		неизвестно
2010 Фев 3 - Апр 8 ?	Fukutoku-Okanoba Submarine site	1	Volcano Islands (Japan)		неизвестно

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Remark:

Our list of volcanic eruptions closely follows the database of eruptions of the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Project (GVP), the internationally most recognized data source for volcanic eruptions, but also includes significant eruptive episodes or related volcano events. "Volcanic eruptions" are usually to be understood as sequences of individual eruptive episodes that can follow each other, or even overlap (if several vents are involved), and can last many years, decades or even longer. For example, the current activity of Stromboli volcano is understood as a single eruption that has been ongoing since 1934.

Источники: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K | Global Volcanism Project / Smithsonian Institution

Япония FAQ

+When was the last volcanic eruption в Япония?

The last volcanic eruption в Япония was from Kikai volcano in 2024.

+When was the first documented volcanic eruption в Япония?

The first historically documented eruption occurred вокруг 654 AD from Oshima volcano.

+How often do volcanoes в Япония erupt?

Since 654 AD, Япония has seen at least 953 historically documented eruptions. This means that a volcano erupts on average every 1.4 years.

+How active are the volcanoes в Япония?

Япония is volcanically extremely active: Since 1900, at least 47 volcanoes в Япония have been active. Every year, at least one volcano has been in eruption в Япония. The last volcano to erupt в Япония was Kikai volcano, which erupted in 2024, 5 months ago.

+When was the largest volcanic eruption в Япония?

The largest eruption в Япония in historic times was from Shikotsu volcano. It occurred in 1739. It ranks as a plinian eruption with a magnitude 5 on the VEI (Volcanic Explosivity Index) scale. Eruption of this size are often catastrophic on a regional scale.

Последние землетрясения: Japan

За последние 7 дней в Japan было 1 землетрясение магнитудой 5.1, 9 землетрясений магнитудой 4+, 61 землетрясение магнитудой 3+ и 199 землетрясений магнитудой 2+. Также произошло 2,488 небольших землетрясений магнитудой менее 2,0, которые люди обычно не ощущают.

Величина 4.6 землетрясение произошло в 5 km ENE of Ōtaki, Japan .

Величина 4.6 Землетрясение 5 km ENE of Ōtaki, Japan widely felt -

Дата и время	Маг / Глуб.	Ближайший вулкан / Расположение
28 мар 03:50 (GMT +9)	4.6 52 km	104 km NE от Oshima	5 km ENE of Ōtaki, Japan I FELT IT - 31 отчет	Более
Вторник, 25 марта 2025 GMT (1 земл.)
25 мар 19:39 (GMT +9)	4.4 90 km	65 km SE от Mashu	25 km WSW of Nemuro, Japan I FELT IT	Более
Понедельник, 24 марта 2025 GMT (1 земл.)
25 мар 08:19 (GMT +9)	4.4 64 km	116 km E от Zao	69 km E of Sōma, Japan I FELT IT	Более
Суббота, 22 марта 2025 GMT (3 земл.)
23 мар 07:14 (GMT +9)	5.1 128 km	147 km NE от Iriomote-jima	114 km N of Tarama, Japan I FELT IT	Более
22 мар 18:41 (GMT +9)	4.3 69 km	90 km SE от Takahara	5 km ENE of Hitachi-Naka, Japan I FELT IT - 1 отчетов	Более
22 мар 14:44 (GMT +9)	4.5 10 km	306 km E от Iriomote-jima	174 km E of Miyakojima, Japan I FELT IT	Более

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Разрушительные и смертоносные землетрясения В Япония См. недавние землетрясения

Самое смертоносное землетрясение В Япония См. недавние землетрясения было ###СМЕРТЕЛЬНЫМ###. В результате пострадало ХХХ погибших и 47,000 раненых. Большая часть ущерба от землетрясения возникла в результате цунами, последовавшего за землетрясением.Цунами достигло высоты воды 13 м. Это было 11-е самое смертоносное землетрясение, известное за всю историю человечества и самое разрушительное землетрясение В Япония из когда-либо зарегистрированных.
Большинство жертв и ущерба стало результатом цунами, последовавшего за землетрясением.Цунами достигло высоты воды 39 м. Это было 4-е самое разрушительное землетрясение В Япония из когда-либо зарегистрированных. Больше, чем 2,470 домов и других зданий было разрушено и почти 5,620 повреждено.

Дата	Маг	Область	Летальные исходы	Ущерб
2024 Jan 1	7.5	Honshu Ishikawa	463	катастрофическое	Info
2016 Apr 15	7.0	Kumamoto, Oita	273	катастрофическое	Info
2011 Mar 11	9.1	Honshu	18,428	катастрофическое	Info
1995 Jan 16	6.9	Sw Honshu Kobe, Awaji-shima, Nishinomiya	6,434	катастрофическое	Info
1993 Jul 12	7.7	Hokkaido; Russia Southeast; South Korea	231	катастрофическое	Info
1983 May 26	7.7	Honshu Akita	104	очень тяжелое	Info
1982 Mar 21	6.7	Hokkaido, Urakawa, Hiroo	110	легкое	Info
1958 Mar 11	7.5	Ryukyu Islands	50-100 (*)	неизвестно	Info
1948 Jun 28	7.3	Fukui	5,131	катастрофическое	Info
1946 Dec 20	8.3	Honshu S Coast	1,362	очень тяжелое	Info
1945 Jan 12	7.1	Honshu S	2,306	очень тяжелое	Info
1944 Dec 7	8.1	Off Southeast Coast Kii Peninsula	1,223	тяжелое	Info
1943 Sep 10	7.4	Honshu S	1,400	очень тяжелое	Info
1933 Mar 2	8.4	Sanriku	3,022	очень тяжелое	Info
1930 Nov 25	7.1	Honshu Idu	259	очень тяжелое	Info
1927 Mar 7	7.3	Honshu Sw	3,022	тяжелое	Info
1925 May 23	6.8	Honshu Tajima	395	очень тяжелое	Info
1923 Sep 1	7.9	Tokyo, Yokohama	142,807	очень тяжелое	Info
1914 Mar 15	7.2	Senhoku	94	тяжелое	Info

(*) Предполагаемые цифры

Источник: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K

All Quakes in History

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Самые старые землетрясения (-1960) показаны желтым, самые последние (2000+) — красным.

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Разрушительные и смертоносные землетрясения В Япония FAQ

+Какое землетрясение было самым смертоносным В Япония См. недавние землетрясения?

+Какое землетрясение причинило наибольший ущерб В Япония См. недавние землетрясения?

Землетрясение, причинившее наибольший ущерб, было the magnitude 9.1 earthquake в Япония on мар., 11, 2011. Это нанесло ХХХ погибших и оценочный $220 миллиард долларов США (сегодняшний эквивалент) общего экономического ущерба.

+Сколько людей погибло в результате землетрясений В Япония См. недавние землетрясения?

См. недавние землетрясения, как минимум 79 землетрясений унесло примерно ###TOTALFAT ### погибших ###ГДЕ###.

+Какой ущерб нанесли землетрясения В Япония См. недавние землетрясения?

Нанесено 141 повреждений или смертоносные землетрясения в этот период, которые повлекли за собой экономический ущерб в размере ок. $432 миллиард долларов США в сочетании.

Japan's volcanic arcs and tectonic setting

Map of volcanoes in Japan (USGS)

Japan is located at the junction of 4 tectonic plates - the Pacific, Philippine, Eurasian and North American plates, and its volcanoes are mainly located on 5 subduction-zone related volcanic arcs where the Pacific Plate descends under the North American Plate along the Kuril Trench and the Japan Trench and underneath the Philippine Sea Plate along the Izu-Bonin Trench. The Philippine Plate itself subducts beneath the Eurasian Plate at the western end, forming the Ryukyu Trench. The principal resulting volcanic ars are:
- Ryukyu Arc and Southwest Honshu Arcs in the south (Philippine plate subducting beneath between the Eurasian Plate),
- Izu-Bonin-Mariana Arc (subduction of Pacific plate beneath Philippine plate)
- Northeast Honshu and Kurile Arc in the north (subduction of Pacific plate beneath the N-American plate)

Besides intense volcanic activity, Japan is one of the places in the world most affected by frequent, and sometimes devastatingly large earthquakes. Its oceanic setting makes it vulnerable for tsunamis as well, as the tragedy of the 11 March 2011 8.9 earthquake and tsunami terrifyingly illustrated.

Record in historically documented eruptions
Japan's first documented historical eruption was from Aso volcano in 553 AD , the year after Buddhism was introduced from Korea. It holds a record in the number of historically documented eruptions.
Japan's largest historical eruption (Towada, 915 AD), 17 Japanese volcanoes had been documented in eruption, more than the rest of the world combined (including 10 in Europe).

Useful Links:

www.seisvol.kishou.go.jp/tokyo/STOCK/monthly_v-act_doc/monthly_vact.htm - the Japanese Meteorological Agency provides a list of status reports, press releases and VAAC ash alerts for all monitored volcanoes in Japan (Japanese)
Landforms and Geology in Japan (GLGArcs) - a wonderful overview about Japan's geology, tectonic setting and volcanism, with excellent graphics

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Thu, 27 Mar 2025, 12:45

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20250327/1227Z VA CLD UNKNOWN OBS VA DTG: 27/1220Z

Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 27 Mar 2025

Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 15:00

Suwanosejima volcano (Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 March-25 March 2025 (Continuing Activity)

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that eruptive activity at Suwanosejima's Ontake Crater continued during 17-24 March. Incandescence was observed nightly in webcam images. Eruptive activity generated emissions that rose 800 m above the crater rim and ejected blocks as far as 300 m. ... Читать все

Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 15:00

Aira volcano (Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 March-25 March 2025 (Continuing Activity)

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported ongoing eruptive activity at Minamidake Crater (Aira Caldera's Sakurajima volcano) during 17-24 March. Nightly crater incandescence was visible in webcam images. Very small eruptive events were periodically recorded during 17-21 March. ... Читать все

Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 03:15