Lake Towada is the largest crater lake in Honshū island, Japan. Located on the border between Aomori and Akita prefectures, it lies 400 meters (1,800 ft) above sea level and is 327 m (1,073 ft) deep, drained by the Oirase river. With a surface area of 61.1 km², Towada is Japan's 12th largest lake, its bright blue color is due to its great depth. The lake is roughly circular, with two peninsulas extending from its southern shore approximately one-third into the center of the lake. The lake is a popular tourist destination.
Lake Towada
Towada Caldera
Lake Towada
A volcanic crater lake is a lake in a crater that was formed by explosive activity or a collapse during a volcanic eruption.
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Lake Yeak Laom, Cambodia
Landsat image of Lake Toba, Indonesia, the largest volcanic crater lake in the world
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