Mount Fuji (Fujiyama) is the highest mountain and most famous volcanic peak in Japan, located on Honshu Island. It is an active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707 (the Hoei eruption). It is considered one of Japan’s three sacred mountains and is a globally recognized symbol of the country. ANSWER: (D) Japan
Fuji is a volcanic mountain of which country? (A) Kenya (B) Mexico (C) Italy (D) Japan
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Fuji is located at a “triple junction” where three tectonic plates (Amurian, Okhotsk and Philippine Sea plates) meet. This complex tectonic setting fuels its magmatic system. The volcano has a perfectly symmetrical cone that is snow-capped for several months of the year. Due to its proximity to Tokyo and its history of explosive ash-producing eruptions, it is closely monitored by the Japanese government. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013 for its cultural significance and breathtaking natural beauty.