Majestic view of Mount Fuji with its snow-capped peak surrounded by clouds under a clear blue sky.

It’s Beautiful. And Active.

Mount Fuji looks almost unreal with its exceptionally symmetrical cone, but it is also an active stratovolcano. Japan’s highest mountain last erupted in 1707–1708.

Mount Fuji: The Beautiful Volcano Still Active

A breathtaking view of snow-capped Mount Fuji towering over the city of Shizuoka in Japan, framed by clouds.

A Volcano Beside a Megacity

Mount Fuji stands about 100 km from Tokyo, and on clear days people in the city can see it. That means this famous postcard mountain is also a nearby geologic threat.

Mount Fuji: The Beautiful Volcano Still Active

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