Mount Io, Active volcano in Kyushu, Japan
Mount Io rises 1,298 meters above sea level as part of the Kirishima mountain range, featuring numerous steam vents and sulfur deposits on its slopes.
After remaining dormant for 250 years since its 1768 eruption, Mount Io experienced a significant volcanic event in 2018, prompting immediate safety measures.
The Japanese Meteorological Agency maintains a detailed five-level warning system to monitor Mount Io and protect surrounding communities from volcanic activity.
Visitors can access Mount Io through guided tours arranged by Tsuruga Adventure Base, with expeditions lasting approximately five hours and costing 33,000 yen per person.
The mountain produces electric-yellow sulfur crystals across its landscape while steam continuously emerges from multiple fumaroles scattered throughout its rocky terrain.
Location: Ebino
GPS coordinates: 31.94667,130.85333
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:12
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