Golovnin Caldera

Kurile Islands

SUMMARY:

Type: caldera
Activity: active
Last Eruption: 1850 AD
Rock Type: ?
Eruptive Volume: ? cu km
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 43.82 N
Longitude: 145.55 E

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Historic Activity: An explosive eruption from the eastern crater reportedly occurred in the mid 19th century.

Recent Activity: Fumarolic activity

Data Sources

Smithsonian's SEAN Bulletin (V. 12, No. 4 and V. 13, No. 11).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Link to Global Volcanism Network's Golovnin Caldera Information
Link to VolcanoWorld's Golovnin Info

Last Update: 2/21/00