About Girekol
Girekol is a shield rising to 2,145 meters (7,038 feet) in Turkiye's Arabia-Central Asia Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Girekol is located in Turkiye, within the Central Anatolian Volcanic Province of the broader Arabia-Central Asia Volcanic Regions. Situated at 39.10° N, 43.43° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. At 2,145 meters above sea level, Girekol rises above the surrounding terrain into montane or subalpine conditions. The elevation creates distinct ecological zones along its flanks, from forested lower slopes to exposed rocky terrain near the summit. The volcanic landform is characterized as a shield, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Girekol Tepe, a Pleistocene-to-Holocene, calc-alkaline to alkaline shield volcano, is located directly north of the NE arm of Lake Van and NE of the city of Ercis in eastern Anatolia (Yilmaz, 1990). Work by Lebedev at al. (2009) found no volcanic products younger than 0.36 +/- 0.06 Ma associated with Girekol.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Girekol.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girekol
Is Girekol an active volcano?+
Girekol is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Girekol?+
Girekol has a summit elevation of 2,145 meters (7,038 feet) above sea level. At 2,145 meters, it is comparable in height to many significant mountain peaks and stands well above the tree line.
What type of volcano is Girekol?+
Girekol is classified as a Shield. Shield volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Girekol located?+
Girekol is located in Turkiye, in the Arabia-Central Asia Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Anatolian Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are 39.104° latitude, 43.426° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Girekol?+
Girekol can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Turkiye may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
