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1739 Plinian Eruption
- When
- 1739
- Where
- Mount Tarumae, Hokkaidō, Japan
- Part of
- Eruption of Mount Tarumae
Mount Tarumae experienced a VEI 5 Plinian eruption in 1739, contributing to its current shape.
The eruption occurred in 1739 and is characterized as Plinian with a VEI of 5. It is one of the major eruptions that defined the volcano's present morphology, alongside the 1667 event. The specific date within the year is not detailed in the provided passages.
Sources
- Mount Tarumae Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
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