Volcanoes of Asia
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Shiretoko-Iwo-zan Volcano - John Seach
Hokkaido, Japan
44.13 N, 145.17 E
summit elevation 1563 m
stratovolcano
Shiretoko-Iwo-zan Volcano is located at the NE tip of Hokkaido on the Shiretoko Peninsula. Shiretoko Peninsula in NE Hokkaido was protected as a World Heritage Site in 2005.
The volcano is noted for eruptions of molten sulphur in 1936 and 1889.
Shiretoko-Iwo-zan Volcano Eruptions
1936, 1890, 1889, 1880?, 1876, 1857?