Zhupanovsky

Zhupanovsky
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 / 53.58833; 159.14833Coordinates: 53°35′18″N 159°08′54″E / 53.58833°N 159.14833°E / 53.58833; 159.14833 [1]
Geography
Zhupanovsky
Zhupanovsky in Russian Far East
Location Kamchatka, Russia
Geology
Mountain type Compound volcano / Stratovolcanoes
Last eruption 2014 to 2018 (ongoing)[3]

Zhupanovsky (Russian: Жупановский) is a volcanic massif located in the southeastern part of Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. It consists of four overlapping stratovolcanoes. After 54 years of inactivity, the volcano began erupting on October 23, 2013 and again in 2014, continuing nonstop into 2016.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Russia: Kamchatka and the Russian Pacific Islands". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
  2. 1 2 "Vulkan Zhupanovsky, Russia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
  3. ↑ "Zhupanovsky volcano". 19 Feb 2018.

Other sources

  • "Zhupanovsky". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.


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