Niseko Volcanic Group

Niseko Volcanic Group
Highest point
PeakNisekoannupuri
Elevation1,308.0 m (4,291.3 ft)
Prominence1,064 m (3,491 ft)
ListingRibu
Coordinates42°52′30″N 140°39′32″E / 42.87500°N 140.65889°E / 42.87500; 140.65889
Naming
Native name
Geography
Niseko Volcanic Group
Location in Japan#Location in Hokkaido
Niseko Volcanic Group
Niseko Volcanic Group (Hokkaido)
CountryJapan
StateHokkaidō
RegionShiribeshi Subprefecture
DistrictsAbuta District, Isoya District and Iwanai District
MunicipalitiesKutchan, Kyōwa, Niseko and Rankoshi
Borders onMount Raiden Volcanic Group and Mount Yōtei
Biomealpine climate
Geology
Orogenyisland arc
Rock ageQuaternary
Rock typevolcanic

Niseko Volcanic Group is a volcanic group of active stratovolcanoes and lava domes situated in Hokkaidō, Japan. The volcanoes are younger than 400,000 years. The last eruption was 6,000 to 7,000 years ago. Today Iwaonupuri shows fumarolic activity.