Facts About Mount Fuji

A city in Japan has taken tough measures to prevent disruptions caused by tourists attempting to take spectacular photos of Mount Fuji, after tougher measures were imposed at a nearby location just a month ago.

Facts about Mount Fuji:

 

1. Elevation: Mount Fuji, standing at 3,776 meters, is Japan's highest peak.
2. Location: It is located approximately 100 km west of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, on Honshu Island, close to the Pacific Coast.
3. Uniqueness: Unlike other well-known high-elevation mountains worldwide, Mount Fuji is not part of a significant mountain range.
4. Volcanic Nature:
   1. Mount Fuji is a dormant stratovolcano, with its latest eruption occurring in 1707.
   2. Geologists generally classify it as active despite its dormant state.
   3. It possesses a prominent summit crater and is formed from numerous basaltic lava flows, each a few meters thick.
   4. The mountain's distinctive shape, with a smooth slope and a wide base narrowing to a magnificent peak, creates a stunning skyline.
   5. The primary cause of Mount Fuji's volcanic activity is believed to be the sinking of the Pacific Plate beneath the Philippine Plate.
5. Snow-Capped Summit: Despite its volcanic nature, Mount Fuji's summit is usually snow-covered throughout most of the year.
6. UNESCO Recognition: In 2013, UNESCO designated Mount Fuji as a World Heritage site.

Explanation of Stratovolcano:

1. A stratovolcano is a tall, steep, and cone-shaped type of volcano.
2. In contrast to flat shield volcanoes, they have higher peaks.
3. They are commonly found above subduction zones and are often part of extensive volcanically active regions like the Ring of Fire surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
4. Stratovolcanoes constitute the majority of Earth's individual volcanoes, approximately 60%.
5. Most are characterized by eruptions of andesite and dacite, which are cooler and more viscous lavas than basalt.

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