Plosky Tolbachik Volcano
The massive, flat-topped, 3,085-m Plosky Tolbachik Volcano (55°49’N, 160°24’E) last erupted in 1975-76. The cleaver-edged volcano to the left is Ostry Tolbachik. “The 1975-76 eruption from the summit and south-flank fissures was the largest historical basaltic eruption in Kamchatka.” Source: KVERT. Image may be subject to copyright.
Kamchatka could experience major volcanic eruptions 2010-2011
Holocene Volcanoes in Kamchatka
Map of Holocene Kamchatka volcanoes. Source KVERT
Summary of Weekly Volcanic Activity Report
New Activity/Unrest (14 July – 20 July 2010)
- Gorely, Southern Kamchatka (Russia) [Group J]
- Soufrière Hills, Montserrat [Group E]
- Ubinas, Perú [Group D]
NOTE: Based on Fire-Earth Model, more volcanic activity/unrest may be expected in areas/groups shown in red.
Map of Volcanoes. Background Map: University of Michigan. Designed and enhanced by Fire Earth Blog. Click image to enlarge.
Ongoing Activity:
- Batu Tara, Komba Island (Indonesia)
- Fuego, Guatemala
- Karymsky, Eastern Kamchatka (Russia)
- Kilauea, Hawaii (USA)
- Kliuchevskoi, Central Kamchatka (Russia)
- Nevado del Ruiz, Colombia
- Pacaya, Guatemala
- Sakura-jima, Kyushu
- Santa María, Guatemala
- Shiveluch, Central Kamchatka (Russia)
- Suwanose-jima, Ryukyu Islands (Japan)
- Tungurahua, Ecuador
For additional information, see source.
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