Zhupanovsky
Compound in Russia
Key Facts
Elevation
2,899 m (9,511 ft)
Type
Compound
Location
53.589°, 159.150°
Region
Eastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
The Zhupanovsky volcanic massif consists of four overlapping stratovolcanoes along a WNW-trending ridge. The elongated complex was constructed within a Pliocene-early Pleistocene caldera whose rim is exposed only on the eastern side. Three of the stratovolcanoes were built during the Pleistocene.
An early Holocene stage of frequent moderate and weak eruptions from 7,000 to 5,000 years before present (BP) was followed by a period of infrequent larger eruptions that produced pyroclastic flows. The last major eruption took place about 800-900 BP. Recorded eruptions have consisted of relatively minor explosions from Priemysh, the third cone from the E about 2.
5 km from the summit peak.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
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Geological Composition & Structure
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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 | 10 years ago | Recent | Recently active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
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Current Status
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Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 300120
- •Evidence: Eruption Observed
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
All four cones forming the WNW-trending Zhupanovsky massif are seen in this view from the west. The upper peak forms the summit of the complex. Steam plumes rise from the historically active crater in the center of the only Holocene cone; known eruptions have consisted of relatively minor explosions.
Photo by Oleg Volynets (Institute of Volcanology, Petropavlovsk).
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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.