Mount Aso
volcano in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
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Summary
Mount Aso is a supervolcano[1]. It draws 3,563 Wikipedia views per month (supervolcano category, ranking #1 of 4).[2]
Key Facts
- Award received: 100 Landscapes of Heisei[3]
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Kumamoto Prefecture[4]
- Country: Japan[5]
- Continent: Asia[6]
- Made from material: andesite[7]
- Part of: Top 100 Geological Sites in Japan[8], 100 Famous Japanese Mountains[9], Aso Caldera[10]
- Commons category: Mount Aso[11]
- Has part(s): Mount Taka[12], Mount Naka[13], Mount Neko[14], Mount Eboshi[15], Mount Kishima[16]
- Highest point: Mount Taka[17]
- Located in/on physical feature: Kyushu[18]
- Significant event: volcanic eruption[19]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for Mount Aso include Aso Kujū National Park[20], a national park[21], in Japan[22], founded in 1934[23].
Why It Matters
Mount Aso has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] It is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
Entities named for it include Aso Kujū National Park[20], a national park[21], in Japan[22], founded in 1934[23].
FAQs
What awards did Mount Aso receive?
Honors received include 100 Landscapes of Heisei[3].