A revised hazard map for volcanic Mount Fuji in central Japan suggests the volume of lava flow from a major eruption would likely be double that of previous estimates. The updated finding was ...

were identified as residing in hazard zones where lava flows could reach within three hours of an eruption. Hikers at Mount Fuji’s fifth station or higher will be instructed to descend from ...

Last week, the Japanese government revised its volcanic hazard map for Mount Fuji for the first time in 17 years. This comes as new data shows that lava flows from a major eruption could spread as ...

Are you slow traveling through Japan and looking to be in nature? You won’t want to miss this site on your must-visit list!

Fuji. The five lakes were formed by Mt. Fuji's repeated volcanic eruptions, when lava flows blocked rivers or split existing lakes. In times past, and still today, the lakes are an essential part ...