Mount Naeba

This article is about the mountain. For the ski resort, see Naeba Ski Resort.
Mount Naeba
Naeba Volcano seen from the west
Highest point
Elevation2,145.3 m (7,038 ft)
ListingList of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates36°50′45″N 138°41′25″E / 36.84583°N 138.69028°E / 36.84583; 138.69028
Naming
Native name苗場山 (Japanese)
Geography
Mount Naeba is located in Japan
Mount Naeba
Mount Naeba
Nagano and Niigata prefectures, Japan
Parent rangeMikuni Mountains
Topo map(s)Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 苗場山, 50000:1 高田
Geology
Volcanic arcNortheastern Japan Arc
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Mount Naeba (苗場山, Naeba-san) is a stratovolcano[1] on the border of Nagano and Niigata prefectures in central Honshū, Japan. It is about 200 km (124 mi) from Tokyo. It was active between 200,000 and 800,000 years ago.[1] It is primarily made of andesite.[1] It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

  • Relief map of Naeba Volcano.
    Relief map of Naeba Volcano.
  • Naeba Volcano seen from the east.
    Naeba Volcano seen from the east.
  • The wetland area of Mount Naeba.
    The wetland area of Mount Naeba.


See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "NAEBA-SAN". Quaternary Volcanoes of Japan. Geological Survey of Japan, AIST. 2006. Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
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