🎰 Aira Caldera

Japan · Asia · 31.65°N, 130.70°E

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Aira Caldera
Aira Caldera is a gigantic volcanic caldera located on the southern end of Kyushu, Japan. It is believed to have been formed about 30,000 years ago with a succession of pyroclastic surges. It is currently the place of residence to over 900,000 people. The shores of Aira Caldera have rare flora and fauna, including Japanese bay tree and Japanese black pine. The caldera contains the active Mount Sakurajima.

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CountryJapan
Continent / regionAsia
Coordinates (approx.)31.65°N, 130.70°E · view on map

Aira Caldera is located in Japan, in Asia.

More calderas in Japan

Akaigawa Caldera · Aso Caldera · Ata Caldera · Kikai Caldera · Lake Kutcharo · Tokachi-Mitsumata Caldera.

Coordinates approximate. Introduction & image: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), cached 30 days; the page renders even if the feed is momentarily unreachable.

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