… So, when an “extinct” volcano erupted on Japan’s northern … annual festival celebrating the local volcano. An ocean of molten … far below. Understandably, the volcano festival ended abruptly when, after … town did recover. But Mount Usu belched again in 2000. …

… Japanese government inaugurated a volcanic survey and research promotion … science minister and comprises volcanologists and disaster prevention experts … Committee for Prediction of Volcanic Eruptions, a private … the eruption of nearby Mount Usu in 2000 is seen …

… Japan’s largest marsh, incorporate volcanic mountains. Formed through repeated eruptions … off-limits 737-meter Mount Usu, an active volcano that rumbles and belches … -meter Meakandake during periods of volcanic activity. (© Mizukoshi Takeshi) Winter scene …

… simulated the impact of volcanic projectiles by using a … sizes and weights to simulate volcanic bombs, rather than – … Mount Usu, along with similar data already recorded from other volcanoes … enhanced impact resistance when volcanic bombs strike them in …

… Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan and Mount Usu Mount Yotei (left). If … young volcano that boasts a distinct red hue; as well as Mount Usu … the cable car up to Mount Usu Terrace, and revel in … Observatory, where you can observe Mount Usu’s volcanic vent up close!  Our …

… Pro Hanging out by a volcanic caldera has never been more … during sakura season, where majestic Mount Usu rises in the background. Along … a cable car at the Mount Usu Ropeway or an exhilarating … that’s famous for its volcanic activity. Trek through the verdant …

… In August 1977, the volcanic terrain of Michikawa’s hometown … the caldera of the active volcano Mount Usu, sits on Japan’s … , unglazed stoneware formed from volcanic Usu earth. Exhibited in … cadence of geologic memory, volcanic action, and the smoldering …

… Bay from an observatory atop Mount Usu in the town of Sobetsu … dining at the peak of Mount Usu in this town. The prefectural … drone at an observatory on Mount Usu in the town of Sobetsu … to the area's volcanic activity. A four-course meal …

… up the ropeway to Mount Usu, an active volcano in Hokkaido, and treat … the mudflow from the 1988 volcanic eruption of Mount Tokachi. Hence …

… on the barren surface of Mount Usu, an active stratovolcano – so … visitors come to learn about Mount Usu, the area’s disaster … Global Geopark Volcano Meister at the top of Mount Usu ropeway © … to studying the volcano. No one knows when Mount Usu will next …