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Start of Hōei Eruption

When
16 December 1707
Where
Mount Fuji
Part of
Eruption of Mount Fuji

The last recorded eruption of Mount Fuji began on 16 December 1707.

Volcanic activity commenced on 16 December 1707, a date recorded as the 23rd day of the 11th month in the Hōei 4 era. This onset initiated the final known eruptive phase of the volcano.

Sources

  1. Mount Fuji Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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