Hōei eruption

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The Hōei eruption (Japanese: 宝永大噴火, Hōei daifunka) of Mount Fuji started on December 16, 1707 (during the Hōei era, 23rd day of the 11th month of the 4th year) and ended on February 24, 1708. It was the last confirmed eruption of Mount Fuji, with three unconfirmed eruptions reported from 1708 to 1854.

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