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Shōwa-shinzan

Lava dome in Japan
Shōwa-shinzan is a volcanic lava dome in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaido, Japan, next to Mount Usu. The mountain was created between 28 December 1943 and September 1945. Initially, a series of strong earthquakes shook the area, and wheat... Wikipedia
Last eruption: 1945
Elevation: 1,306′
English translation: New Mountain of the Shōwa Era
Topo map: Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 壮瞥, 25000:1 虻田, 50000:1 虻田
Volcanic arc/belt: Northeast Japan Arc