Otake, Stratovolcano in Toshima, Japan
Otake is a stratovolcano on Nakanoshima island in the Tokara archipelago, rising to 979 meters above sea level. The mountain displays the characteristic cone shape of a volcanic peak with a crater at its summit.
Mining operations for sulfur extracted from the southeast slope continued until 1944, demonstrating the volcano's geological importance. The mountain has remained sporadically active into modern times with recent eruptive events.
Local residents named this peak Tokara Fuji because its cone resembles the shape of Mount Fuji. This naming reflects how people connect the landscape to other famous mountains they know.
The summit crater collects rainwater during wet seasons, creating a temporary pool at the highest point. Visitors should be prepared for damp conditions and the rugged volcanic terrain underfoot.
A mud eruption occurred here in January 1914, showing the volcano's raw power. Few visitors realize that ash emissions from the summit crater continued decades later during the post-war period.
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