Fisher
Stratovolcano in United States
Key Facts
Elevation
1,112 m (3,648 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
54.650°, -164.430°
Region
Aleutian Ridge Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
The Fisher caldera, on western Unimak Island NE of Westdahl volcano, is 11 x 18 km elongated in a NE direction It formed around 9,400 years ago, accompanied by emission of large-volume pyroclastic flows that reached the Bering Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Two cones are located below the N rim, NE of its high point at Eickelberg Peak, which rises more than 900 m above three lakes on the caldera floor, one of which drains through a notch in the southern caldera rim. A large composite cone, Mount Finch, is found at the center of the caldera, which also contains a small breached cinder cone.
Eruptions have occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries. Low-temperature fumaroles are located on the W flank of Mount Finch, and Turquoise Lake, at the base of the cone, emits hydrogen sulfide gas.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
- Pyroclastic flows
- Lava flows
- Volcanic bombs and ballistics
- Lahars and mudflows
Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
Rock Types
Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | Unknown | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI Unknown | Minor | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 196 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
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Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 311350
- •Evidence: Eruption Observed
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
This 1974 view shows part of the interior of Fisher caldera on Unimak Island in the eastern Aleutian Islands. Fisher is an 11 x 18 km caldera that formed about 9,100 years ago during the eruption of pyroclastic flows that overtopped topographic barriers more than 500 m high. The caldera contains several lakes, maars, and other vents.
Photo by Tom Miller, 1974 (Alaska Volcano Observatory, U.S. Geological Survey).
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.