Mt. Fuji Research Paper

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Japans Mt. Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Mount Fuji is an stratovolcano with a towering symmetrical volcanic cone. The mountain formed in four phases of volcanic activity which began 600,000 years ago. It is the countries highest peak at 3776 meters. Often call “Fuji-san” it has been revered as one of Japans 3 holy mountains of ancient culture. It is also the center peace of many works of art. In modern times it is still a popular tourist destination. Mt. Fuji last recored eruption happened December 16, 1707. A eruption of Mt. Fuji is very explosive and violent. These violent eruption have caused present day Mt. Fuji to cover up two older volcanos Mt. Komitake and Ko-Fuji (old Fuji). The last major eruption

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