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2014 Mount Ontake eruption facts for kids

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A volcanic eruption of Mount Ontake (御嶽山 , Ontake-san) took place on September 27, 2014, killing 63 people. Mount Ontake is a volcano located on the Japanese island of Honshu.

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  • Mount Ontake from Kurakake Pass

    Mount Ontake seen from Kurakake Pass on October 11, 2014.

  • Ontake volcanic earthquake

    Volcanic earthquake

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