Kogajajima
小臥蛇島
An uninhabited volcanic island in the Tokara Islands featuring steep cliffs, a lava dome, and active fumaroles.
What it is
- An uninhabited volcanic island located in the Tokara Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture.
- A lava dome formed by an eruption between 20,000 and 30,000 years ago.
- A small landmass measuring 0.5 kilometers by 1 kilometer with no history of human habitation.
What to see
- Steep cliffs that surround the island and rise to 301 meters at the highest point.
- Active fumaroles and hot springs located on the eastern side of the island.
- Rocky areas known as Ogamise and Okinose situated to the north and south.
- The hornblende dacite rock formations that compose the main lava dome.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kogajajima Open in Google Maps
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