the eruption was on mount fuji's east–north-east slope and made three new volcanic openings called no. 1, no. 2, and no. 3 hōei vents. the danger of the eruption increased over the next several days. after the first earthquake and explosion of cinders and ash, another stronger explosion happened a few days later. this explosion threw out rocks and stones. mount fuji has not erupted since; but scientists describe fuji as an active volcano.