Zhupanovsky (Russian: Жупановский) is a volcanic massif located in the southeastern part of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. It consists of four overlapping stratovolcanoes. After 54 years of inactivity, the volcano began erupting on 23 October 2013 and again in 2014, continuing nonstop into 2016.
Zhupanovsky | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,923 m (9,590 ft)[1][2] |
Prominence | 2,210 m (7,250 ft)[1][2] |
Listing | Ultra |
Coordinates | 53°35′18″N 159°08′54″E / 53.58833°N 159.14833°E[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Kamchatka, Russia |
Parent range | Eastern Range |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Compound volcano / Stratovolcanoes |
Last eruption | 2014 to 2018 (ongoing)[3] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Russia: Kamchatka and the Russian Pacific Islands". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
- ^ a b "Vulkan Zhupanovsky, Russia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
- ^ "Zhupanovsky volcano". 19 Feb 2018.
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