Fuss Peak

Fuss Peak
Fuss Peak from ISS.
Highest point
Elevation 1,772 m (5,814 ft) [1]
Prominence 1,630 m (5,350 ft) [1]
Listing Ultra
Coordinates 50°16′03″N 155°14′51″E / 50.26750°N 155.24750°E / 50.26750; 155.24750Coordinates: 50°16′03″N 155°14′51″E / 50.26750°N 155.24750°E / 50.26750; 155.24750 [1]
Geography
Fuss Peak
Russia
Location Paramushir, Kuril Islands, Russia
Geology
Mountain type Stratovolcano
Last eruption July 1854

Fuss Peak (Russian: Вулкан Фусса) is an active stratovolcano located on the southern end of Paramushir Island, Kuril Islands, Russia. Only one unambiguous eruption, in 1854, is known. Fuss Peak is still active.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Russia: Kamchatka and the Russian Pacific Islands" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2013-03-23.

Sources

  • "Fuss Peak". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  • "Pik Fuss, Russia". Peakbagger.com.


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