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Japan's Mount Fuji Experiences Record-Breaking Snowless Season
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Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, has not seen any snowfall so far this year, marking the latest date that its slopes have been bare since records began 130 years ago. Normally, the volcano's snowcap starts forming around October 2.
Temperatures were high this summer, and these high temperatures continued into September, deterring cold air which brings snow.
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- 1.Japan
organizations
- 1.Kofu Local Meteorological Office
- 2.Climate Central
- 3.Getty Images
- 4.UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- 5.UN World Heritage Committee