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Two tectonic plates pushed against each other creating a fault line and pushing the ground around it upward, this is how mountains are formed, but volcanoes follow the same process except the ground below a volcano must be a crevice reaching the Earth's second layer, the Mantle, in order to reach high enough temperatures that magma or "lava" can be formed from rocks in the crevice.
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MaxineSakurajima is an active volcano located in southern Japan, near Kagoshima City. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan, with frequent eruptions producing ash plumes and pyroclastic flows. The volcano is monitored closely by scientists to assess potential hazards to the surrounding region.
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What are the legends or stories about the sakurajima volcano?
Yes, there are myths about Sakurajima Volcano, most of them including religious meanings or its haunted or something like that =] hope that helps! jess xox
Is sakurajima a hot spot?
No. Sakurajima is a volcano associated with a convergent plate boundary.
What plate is Mount Sakurajima on?
Mount Sakurajima is located on the Philippine Plate.
How old is the volcano Sakurajima?
Sakurajima is estimated to be around 23,000 years old. It is one of Japan's most active volcanoes, located in Kagoshima Prefecture.
How dangerous is sakurajima?
Sakurajima is an active volcano in Japan that poses a moderate level of danger due to its history of frequent eruptions. While eruptions can vary in intensity, potential hazards include ash fall, pyroclastic flows, and lava flows. The local government closely monitors the volcano, and evacuation plans are in place to protect residents and visitors in the area.
