Aogashima volcanic island ,Japan

Aogashima volcanic island ,Japan

Aogashima is a volcanic island in Tokyo, located 358 km south of Tokyo and the southernmost inhabited island of the Izu Islands.

Aogashima is a typical double caldera volcano and is designated as an active volcano with a volcanic activity rank of C by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Surrounded by upright cliffs ranging from 50 to 200 meters high, Aogashima Village in Aogashima is the least populated village in Japan, with a population of 170 as of January 1, 2014.