Zhupanovsky

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.

Zhupanovsky
Highest point
Elevation2,923 m (9,590 ft)[1][2]
Prominence2,210 m (7,250 ft)[1][2]
ListingUltra
Coordinates53°35′18″N 159°08′54″E[1]
Geography
Zhupanovsky
Zhupanovsky in Russian Far East
LocationKamchatka, Russia
Parent rangeEastern Range
Geology
Mountain typeCompound volcano / Stratovolcanoes
Last eruption2014 to 2018 (ongoing)[3]

See also

References

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

Other sources


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