Fuji and why it mattersJapan's Mount Fuji has finally regained its signature snowcap following a record-breaking period during which its peak remained bare. This year marked the latest that snow has ever reappeared on Mount Fuji, an active volcano visible on a clear day from Tokyo. On Oct. 29, the 12,000-foot peak broke a 130-year-old record of snow absence, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. MORE: Japan's Mount Fuji breaks record for no snow in OctoberWhile Mount Fuji is covered in snow for most of the year, during the hiking season -- between July and September -- the rocky peak is typically bare. Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site, has not erupted in more than 300 years.

Source: ABC News November 07, 2024 18:08 UTC