Mount Unzen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Unzen |
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Mt. Unzen, showing extensive pyroclastic flow and lahar deposits
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kyūshū, Japan |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Oldest 500 kyr |
| Mountain type | Complex stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | February to May 1996 |
Mount Unzen (雲仙岳, Unzen-dake) is a famous Japanese volcano. It is located near the city of Shimabara in Nagasaki Prefecture. This volcano is on the island of Kyūshū. Unzen is an active volcano, meaning it can erupt again.
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Mount Unzen: An Active Volcano in Japan
Mount Unzen is a group of volcanoes that have been active for a very long time. It is known for its powerful eruptions. Scientists study volcanoes like Unzen to understand how they work. This helps them predict future eruptions and keep people safe.
A Look Back: Unzen's Eruptions
Mount Unzen has erupted many times throughout history. These eruptions have shaped the land around it. They have also taught us a lot about the power of nature.
Important Eruptions
- May 21, 1792: A strong earthquake happened at Mount Unzen. This earthquake caused a huge tsunami (a giant ocean wave). The tsunami hit Higo Province, causing a lot of damage.
- June 3, 1991: The volcano erupted very powerfully. This eruption was tragic. It sadly killed 43 scientists and journalists who were studying the volcano. This event showed how dangerous active volcanoes can be.
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Images for kids
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Relief map of Mount Unzen
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Spaceborne radar image of Unzen, taken from Space Shuttle, April 15, 1994
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House destroyed and partially buried by lahars in the Mizunashi River valley, 1994
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A map of the large-scale pyroclastic flow (and its surge) that occurred at 4:08 PM on June 3rd, 1991. The position of the Kraffts and Glicken is marked with a cross.
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Devastation from Mt. Unzen's 1991 eruption
See also
In Spanish: Monte Unzen para niños
