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Khodutka

Stratovolcano(es) in Russia

Last Eruption: -300

Key Facts

Elevation

2,039 m (6,690 ft)

Type

Stratovolcano(es)

Location

52.062°, 157.711°

Region

Kuril Volcanic Arc

Rock Type

Andesite / Basaltic Andesite

Tectonic Setting

Subduction zone

Location

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Overview

Khodutka stratovolcano was formed during the late-Pleistocene to early Holocene, partially covering the older Priemysh stratovolcano on the NW flank. At least 10 explosion craters, small lava cones, and lava domes are located along the flanks, and cinder cones produced by regional basaltic volcanism occur to the west. The Khodutkinsky maar on the WNW flank was created about 2,800 years ago during an eruption that deposited tephra across much of southern Kamchatka.

Formation of the maar was accompanied by small pyroclastic flows, followed by emplacement of lava flows and domes. The last dated eruption took place from the summit vent about 2,000-2,500 years ago. The Khodutka Springs geothermal field occupies an explosion crater on the NW flank of Priemysh.

Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment

Primary Hazards

    Risk Level

    Population at RiskModerate
    Infrastructure RiskModerate
    Aviation RiskSignificant

    Geological Composition & Structure

    Rock Types

    Primary
    Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
    Silica Content
    Intermediate (57-63% SiO₂)

    Tectonic Setting

    Subduction zone
    Formed by oceanic plate subduction, typically producing explosive eruptions due to water-rich magmas.

    Age & Formation

    Epoch
    Holocene
    Evidence
    Eruption Dated

    Eruption Statistics & Analysis

    MetricValueGlobal RankingSignificance
    Total Recorded EruptionsUnknownLowModerately active volcano
    Maximum VEIVEI UnknownMinorLocal impact potential
    Recent Activity2326 years agoHistoricalHistorically active

    Monitoring & Alert Status

    Monitoring Networks

    Global Volcanism Program
    International eruption database

    Current Status

    Normal
    No recent activity. Routine monitoring continues.

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    Regional Volcanic Activity
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    Quick Info

    • •Smithsonian ID: 300053
    • •Evidence: Eruption Dated
    • •Epoch: Holocene

    About the Photo

    Khodutka (left), seen here from the north, formed during the late-Pleistocene to early Holocene and is SE of Priemysh, the lower peak to the right. At least 10 craters, cones, and lava domes are located along the flanks of the Khodutka complex. An eruption took place from the summit vent about 2,000-2,500 years ago and the Khodutka Springs geothermal field occupies a crater on the NW flank.

    Photo by Nikolai Smelov, 1996 (courtesy of Vera Ponomareva, Institute of Volcanic Geology and Geochemistry, Petropavlovsk).

    Authority Sources

    Smithsonian GVP
    Official volcano database
    USGS Volcano Hazards
    U.S. Geological Survey
    Global Volcanism Program
    Smithsonian Institution

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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.