ArtistHokusaimade the landmark famous in his seriesThirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, which included the famous pieceThe Great Wave.
However, there’s more to know about this stunning mountain than meets the eye.
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Hokusai, “Fine Wind, Clear Morning,” from “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji” Series, c. 1831–1833 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Scroll down to learn 8 facts about Mount Fuji.
Learn 8 Facts About Mount Fuji.
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It is a stratovolcano.
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Mount Fuji is not just a mountain, it is also an activestratovolcano(also called acomposite volcano).
It is a sacred mountain.
Mount Fuji has been regarded as a sacred site of the Shinto religion since ancient times.
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The first person to reach the summit was a monk.
According to texts, the first known ascent of Mount Fuji occurred in 663 CE by an unnamed monk.
The last time it erupted was in 1707.
Image of Mount Fuji taken from the ISS, on 27 May 2001 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, PD-USGov)
It has been over 300 hundred years since Mount Fuji’s last eruption in 1707.
As an active volcano, Mount Fuji is at risk of erupting again.
However, current data suggests that it is at a low risk of eruption.
Mount Fuji is not the only natural beauty in the area.
Mount Fuji is on the Yen.
The origin of its name is unknown.
A annual fire festival is held at Mount Fuji.
It features over a mile of lit torches, which are intended to quell Mount Fuji’s rage.
