About Uka
Uka is a shield rising to 1,607 meters (5,273 feet) in Russia's Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Uka is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 57.71° N, 160.59° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,607 meters above sea level, Uka 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.
GVP Reference Summary
Uka, a small Quaternary basaltic shield-like volcano, was constructed near the eastern margin of a large NE-SW-trending graben along the axis of the northern Sredinny Range. It is immediately east of the crest of the Sredinny Range, opposite Alngey volcano on the western side of the graben. Early geological studies in the Sredinny Range (Ogorodov et al., 1972) assigned Holocene ages based on morphology, but later work noted that these volcanoes appear younger because they have less tephra cover than those in eastern Kamchatka. Researchers such as Pevzner (2006) and Ponomareva et al. (2007) do not consider this volcano to be Holocene.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Uka.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uka
Is Uka an active volcano?+
Uka 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 Uka?+
Uka has a summit elevation of 1,607 meters (5,273 feet) above sea level. At 1,607 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Uka?+
Uka is classified as a Shield. Shield volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Uka located?+
Uka is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 57.706° latitude, 160.590° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Uka?+
Uka 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.
