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145: 177: 1396: 25: 131: 377: 361: 477:. This volcano became active around 200,000 years ago, and through repeated eruptions and pyroclastic flows, especially 55,000 and 36,000 and 15,000 years ago, created an 11-kilometer-diameter (6.8 mi) caldera with the proto-Lake-Towada. From approximately 15,000 to 12,000 years ago, intermittent eruptions formed a small stratovolcano within this caldera (Mount Goshikiiwa). Intermediate eruptive activity continued, and at least eight eruptions of 369: 184: 152: 1406: 481:
occurred from 11,000 years ago to the present. The Ogurayama Lava Dome was formed approximately 7,600 years ago on the northeastern slope of the Goshikiiwa volcano. The Mikadoishi Lava Dome is estimated to have emerged between 12,000 and 2,800 years ago. The collapse of these secondary lava domes
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approximately 5400 years ago give the lake its distinct shape, and the inlet between its two peninsulas (called the "Nakaumi") is the remnant of a secondary caldera which erupted and collapsed.
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The lake's symbol, the Otome-no-Zo statue, is located in the central area of Yasumiya. From there excursion boats arrive and depart. In Utarube, visitors can canoe or camp.
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of the lake covers an area of 129 square kilometers (50 sq mi). The lake area is fed by around seventy rivers, half of which are intermittent. The
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which crashed in 1943 was found at the bottom of Lake Towada on 13 August 2010. It was recovered on 5 September 2012 and has been placed on display.
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According to the National Institute for Environmental Studies of Japan, the water renewal cycle of Lake Towada is approximately 8.5 years. The
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extending from its southern shore approximately one-third into the center of the lake. The lake is a popular tourist destination.
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was dedicated at the lakeshore as part of the park's 15th anniversary celebration. It was the last work by that sculptor.
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Content in this edit is translated from the existing Japanese Knowledge article at ]; see its history for attribution.
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In 1953, in order to popularize the lake and the park, a sculpture of two women titled "The Maiden Statue" by
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List of Special Places of Scenic Beauty, Special Historic Sites and Special Natural Monuments
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The area around Lake Towada remained largely wilderness until towards the end of the
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Lake Towada is located approximately 540 kilometers (340 mi) northeast of
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on the eastern shore of the Nakayama peninsula in 807 AD dedicated to
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visited Lake Towada during one of his expeditions north to conquer the
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in 1927. In 1936, the lake and surrounding areas became part of
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
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for irrigation. In 1903, largely through the efforts of
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were introduced into Lake Towada. The lake now also has
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and is 327 m (1,073 ft) deep, drained by the
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prefectures, it lies 400 meters (1,800 ft) above
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The name of the lake is believed to derive from the
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Location of Lake Towada in Aomori Prefecture
Location of Lake Towada in Aomori Prefecture
Honshū
Japan
40°28′N 140°52′E / 40.467°N 140.867°E / 40.467; 140.867
Type
Crater lake
Primary outflows
Oirase River
Basin
not a well-defined measure



crater lake
Honshū
Japan
Aomori
Akita
sea level
Oirase river

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