Mount Unzen

Mount Unzen (雲仙岳, Unzen-dake) is a Japanese volcano near the city of Shimabara in Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū. Unzen is an active volcano.[1]

In the distance, Mt. Unzen, 2005

History

Unzen has erupted many times.[2]

May 21, 1792 (Kansei 4, 1st day of the 4th month): Earthquake centered at Unzen caused tsunami which hit Higo Province[3]

June 3, 1991 (Heisei 3): The volcano erupted violently, killing 43 scientists and journalists.[4]

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