Korovin Volcano

Korovin Volcano
Summit of Korovin Volcano during its eruption of July 2004.
Highest point
Elevation 5,030 ft (1,530 m) [1]
Prominence 5,030 ft (1,530 m) [2]
Listing
Coordinates 52°22′49″N 174°10′06″W / 52.38028°N 174.16833°W / 52.38028; -174.16833Coordinates: 52°22′49″N 174°10′06″W / 52.38028°N 174.16833°W / 52.38028; -174.16833 [2]
Geography
Korovin Volcano
Alaska
Location Atka Island, Alaska, U.S.
Geology
Mountain type Stratovolcano
Volcanic arc/belt Aleutian Arc
Last eruption June 30, 1998[3]

Korovin Volcano is the highest point on Atka Island in the Aleutian Islands chain Alaska, United States. Korovin is a side vent to the main Atka shield volcano. However, Korovin is the highest point on the island.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Korovin Volcano". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2013-02-26.
  2. 1 2 "Alaska & Hawaii P1500s - the Ultras". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2013-02-26.
  3. ↑ "Korovin reported activity". Alaska Volcano Observatory.

Sources

  • "Atka". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  • U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Korovin Volcano
  • Alaska Volcano Observatory


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