Mishima Old Fuji Lava <Shizuoka Prefecture> [Famous Stones of Japan]

Old FUJI Lava Stone

Mishima Old Fuji Lava

The sacred Mount Fuji has undergone repeated eruptions since about 100,000 years ago, resulting in its current appearance.
In particular, the eruption that occurred about 10,000 years ago is called the "Mishima Lava," and it is said to have flowed for about 40 km, filling the valleys of Mount Ashitaka and Mount Hakone.
The reason why it spread so widely is said to be because the eruption was not violent, but rather the lava flowed and erupted like a river.
Regular Fuji lava comes from the eruption in 1707, so this is a precious lava that erupted an incredibly long time ago.

Mount Fuji has evolved into its current form through repeated eruptions since about 100,000 years ago. One particular eruption that occurred about 10,000 years ago is called the "Mishima Lava," The lava is said to have flowed for about 40km, filling the valleys of Mount Aitaka and Mount Hakone. The reason why the lava flowed so widespread is not because the eruption was powerful but the lava flowed and erupted like a river. Normal Fuji lava is from the eruption in 1707. Therefore, this lava is a precious lava that erupted an incredibly long time ago.