About Nylgimelkin
Nylgimelkin is a shield(s) rising to 1,764 meters (5,788 feet) in Russia's Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. The volcano is currently active, with its most recent eruption in 3550 BCE. The volcano has produced 1 recorded eruption.
Geography & Climate
Nylgimelkin is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 57.97° N, 160.65° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,764 meters above sea level, Nylgimelkin is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a shield, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
Geological Context
Nylgimelkin sits in a subduction zone, where one tectonic plate dives beneath another, creating intense heat and pressure that generates magma. Subduction zones are responsible for many of the world's most explosive volcanoes and deadliest eruptions. For communities in Russia near Nylgimelkin, this tectonic setting means the volcano is capable of producing powerful explosive eruptions, pyroclastic flows, and lahars that can threaten populated areas within tens of kilometers of the summit. The dominant rock type is basalt / picro-basalt, a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock that forms from rapidly cooling, low-viscosity lava. Basaltic eruptions tend to be less explosive and produce fluid lava flows that can travel long distances. While less immediately dangerous than explosive eruptions, basaltic lava flows can destroy structures and infrastructure in their path, and volcanic gases released during these eruptions can affect air quality over a wide area.
Eruption History Summary
Nylgimelkin has 1 recorded eruption in the geological database, spanning from 3550 BCE to 3550 BCE.
GVP Reference Summary
The basaltic Nylgimelkin (also known as Atlasov) shield volcano and the topographically higher but smaller shield of Novagrablenova are dwarfed by their neighbor, the glacier-clad Pleistocene Khuvkhoitun, the highest Quaternary volcano of the northern Sredinny Range. The two youthful shields were constructed on the W and NW flanks of Khuvkhoitun. Lava flows from them extend primarily to the west. Cinder cones and a lava flow were erupted along a fissure at Nylgimelkin about 5,500 years ago.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
1 Recorded Eruption
| Year | VEI | Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3550 BCE | — | Confirmed Eruption | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nylgimelkin
Is Nylgimelkin an active volcano?+
Nylgimelkin is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "Eruption Dated." The last known eruption was in 3550 BCE. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
When did Nylgimelkin last erupt?+
The most recent recorded eruption of Nylgimelkin occurred in 3550 BCE. The eruption was classified as a "Confirmed Eruption." Nylgimelkin has 1 recorded eruption in total.
How high is Nylgimelkin?+
Nylgimelkin has a summit elevation of 1,764 meters (5,788 feet) above sea level. At 1,764 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Nylgimelkin?+
Nylgimelkin is classified as a Shield(s). Shield volcanoes are broad, gently sloping volcanoes built by fluid lava flows. They produce less explosive eruptions compared to stratovolcanoes and tend to have effusive lava rather than violent blasts.
Where is Nylgimelkin located?+
Nylgimelkin is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 57.970° latitude, 160.650° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Nylgimelkin?+
Nylgimelkin can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Russia may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
