The Shiga volcanic complex immediately north of Kusatsu-Shirane volcano consists of a group of small andesitic shield volcanoes and pyroclastic cones. A large lava plateau was erupted between about 200-300 ka. The latest activity occurred between about 250,000 and 10,000 years ago (Nakano et al., 2001-). The Shiga-Kogen (Shiga Plateau) area is a popular winter sports destination.
Yokote-yama shield volcano of the Shiga volcanic complex is seen from Kasaga-take to its west. Ski trails are prominent in this summer view of the Shiga-Kogen (Shiga Plateau), a popular winter sports destination on the border between Nagano and Gumma Prefectures. The Shiga volcanic complex is located immediately north of Kusatsu-Shirane volcano and consists of a group of small shield volcanoes and pyroclastic cones.
Copyrighted photo by Shun Nakano (Japanese Quaternary Volcanoes database, RIODB, http://riodb02.ibase.aist.go.jp/strata/VOL_JP/EN/index.htm and Geol Surv Japan, AIST, http://www.gsj.jp/).
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