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Bandai-Asahi National Park
November 1, 2022
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Mt. Bandai (or Bandaisan), is registered as a UNESCO Japanese Geopark since 2011. Mt. Bandai has known two major sector collapses and debris avalanches: one 50,000 years ago and the latest in 1888.
The first sector collapse is said to have led to the formation of the famous Inawashiro lake.
The second one in 1888 was a phreatic eruption. Unlike the destructive magmatic eruptions in most volcanoes, the explosion in Mt. Bandai consisted of high-temperature steam, preserving a large part of the surrounding flora.
The first sector collapse is said to have led to the formation of the famous Inawashiro lake.
The second one in 1888 was a phreatic eruption. Unlike the destructive magmatic eruptions in most volcanoes, the explosion in Mt. Bandai consisted of high-temperature steam, preserving a large part of the surrounding flora.
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Best routes near Mt. Bandai's summit
5.0
(1)
20
hikers
10.5km
04:17
860m
860m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
5.0
(1)
19
hikers
7.39km
02:58
570m
570m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 1,810 m
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