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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Mount Fuji
Why in the News?
Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has set a new record for the longest delay in snowfall since records began in 1894.
Why delay in snowfall at Mount Fuji?
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About Mount Fuji:
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Location | Honshu Island, Japan, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Tokyo. |
Height | 3,776 meters (12,389 feet), making it the tallest mountain in Japan. |
Type of Volcano | Stratovolcano, characterized by a conical shape formed from alternating layers of lava flow, ash, and tephra. |
Eruptions | Last major eruption occurred in 1707 (Hoei eruption), causing ash to fall on Edo (now Tokyo). |
Geological Formation | Formed through volcanic eruptions over thousands of years; current shape solidified around 300,000 years ago. |
Climate | Varied climate with decreasing temperatures at higher altitudes; snow caps the summit from November to May. |
Surrounding Area | Part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park; surrounded by five lakes: Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Sai, Lake Shoji, and Lake Motosu. |
Cultural Significance | • National symbol of Japan • Sacred in Shintoism, associated with the deity Konohanasakuya-hime • Known as one of Japan’s Three Holy Mountains |
Art and Literature | A popular subject in traditional Japanese art (e.g., Hokusai’s Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji), referenced in poetry and literature. |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 for its cultural significance and beauty. |
Cultural Festivals | Hosts various festivals, such as the Fuji Shiba-sakura Festival, celebrating local flora. |
PYQ:[2021] Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment. |
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