nuture beauty of mountain: Majestic Mount Fuji in Japan

       Nuture beauty of mountain:  Majestic Mount Fuji in Japan                                                       



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Mt. Fuji in Japan – A Volcano through the ages

Fuji, or Mount Fuji, is a 3 km (3,776 m) volcano located near Tokyo, Japan. It is an icon of beauty for the entire country. It is used as a symbol in many Japanese companies and is even found sketched in Japanese money. Japan’s identity wouldl not be complete without Mt. Fuji. Everybody who goes to Tokyo, or Japan in general, cannot miss the Mt. Fuji experience.
The first person known to ever climb the mountain is a monk in the year 663. Centuries later in the 1800s, the first foreign climber ascended the summit. In between those times Mt. Fuji has played a distinctive role in Japanese culture. Through the centuries, Mt. Fuji has become a place of sacred peace, a samurai training ground to a famous tourist spot.  It is believed to be sacred which is why monasteries and temples have been built surrounding its base. There are even historical records that indicate women being banned from ascending to the summit.

Originally a volcano, Mt. Fuji (or also known as Fuji-san) was been known to erupt violently in the 1700s killing residents and livelihood in its path. However, Fuji-san has not erupted in the last few centuries. Its lack of eruptions has led to the lively growth of greens – trees and shrubs that have turned it from an active volcano into a mountain. The lovely view of trees and rocks has made Fuji-san a popular tourist destination, with thousands of travelers hiking to the top every year.

Current Dangers of Mt. Fuji

What many don’t know is that Mt. Fuji is actually not a mountain, it is an active volcano whose last eruption was in the 1700s. Both locals and experts believe that this particular volcano is ripe for an eruption and may do so very soon. Its size and height prove to be quite dangerous and surrounding towns must be prepared for any emergency situation.
Current dangers of Mt. Fuji lies in the latest 2011 Tohoku Earthquake. Since this particular earthquake, surrounding active volcanoes have been continuously studied for their possible eruptions. Based on studies, Mt. Fuji might erupt at magnitudes stronger than its last eruption. The problem is that scientists and volcanic experts have no definitive means of knowing when the eruption will occur.
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