Aso Crater is a cluster of central volcanoes surrounded by urban and agricultural lands and a massive ring of mountain ranges.
Where is it? Aso Caldera, Japan [32.882046866, 131.08448854]
What's in the photo? A huge caldera containing 17 volcanoes.
Who took the photo? An unnamed astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
When was this done? November 18, 2012
This stunning photo taken by an astronaut captures the natural beauty of Japan's Aso Caldera, a massive crater-like bowl containing 17 different volcanoes left behind by massive eruptions that occurred more than 200,000 years ago.
The Aso Caldera, also known as Mount Aso or Asosan, is located in the heart of Kyushu, the third largest of Japan's four main islands. This impressive formation is 24 kilometers in diameter and is surrounded by a ring ridge that is approximately 1,200 meters high.
There are 17 volcanoes within the caldera, ranging from small craters hidden in the landscape to imposing mountains that tower over the surrounding area. The five largest cones in the area—Takadaka, Nekodake, Nakadake, Kishimadake, and Eboshidake—are close to the center of the caldera and are collectively known as Aso Gogaku. Each of these majestic peaks exceeds the caldera's outer rim in height.
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