About Leizhou Bandao
Leizhou Bandao is a volcanic field rising to 259 meters (850 feet) in China's Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Leizhou Bandao is located in China, within the Southeast Asia Volcanic Province of the broader Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. Situated at 20.78° N, 110.17° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. At just 259 meters above sea level, Leizhou Bandao is a relatively low-elevation volcanic feature. Despite its modest height, it remains an active geological formation with the same underlying magmatic processes as its taller counterparts. The volcanic landform is characterized as a cluster, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
The Leizhou Bandao volcanic field is an area of extensive Quaternary lava flows and basaltic cones on the Leizhou (Liuchow) Peninsula in SE China, across the Qiongzhou strait N of Hainan Island. The field is the northern portion of the Qionglei volcano group (also known as the Leiqiong volcanic field), a 7300 km2 basaltic-to-basanitic plateau that covers the southern Leizhou (Liuchow) Peninsula and extends across a broad area of northern Hainan. Volcanism on the peninsula was controlled by E-W extension related to the opening of the South China Sea Basin. Yingfengling and Tianyang are Pleistocene stratovolcanoes that contain large amounts of mantle xenoliths. Many cones are found in the southern portion of the peninsula, and another similar area lies at the the northern end, W of Zhanjiang City. No Holocene features have been identified in either of the volcanic areas on the Leizhou Peninsula.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Leizhou Bandao.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leizhou Bandao
Is Leizhou Bandao an active volcano?+
Leizhou Bandao 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 Leizhou Bandao?+
Leizhou Bandao has a summit elevation of 259 meters (850 feet) above sea level. At 259 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Leizhou Bandao?+
Leizhou Bandao is classified as a Volcanic field. Volcanic fields consist of clusters of small volcanic vents and cinder cones spread across a region. Rather than a single central vent, eruptions can occur at many points across the field.
Where is Leizhou Bandao located?+
Leizhou Bandao is located in China, in the Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Southeast Asia Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are 20.780° latitude, 110.170° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Leizhou Bandao?+
Leizhou Bandao can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. China may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
