Eruption history
The GVP knows of no dated Holocene eruptions of this volcano – it is listed because of other evidence of activity (such as young landforms or hot springs).
Data: Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution (#282022)
Akusekijima
Akusekijima (Japan) is a stratovolcano. It rises to 555 m above sea level. It has no dated eruptions, but the evidence of Holocene activity is credible.
- Elevation
- 555 m
- Last eruption
- —
- Confirmed eruptions
- 0
- Max VEI
- —
- Country
- Japan
- Location
- 29.47° N, 129.59° E
- Region (GVP)
- Ryukyu Volcanic Arc
- GVP type
- Stratovolcano(es)
- Tectonic setting
- Subduction zone / Oceanic crust (< 15 km)
- Main rock type
- Andesite / Basaltic Andesite