Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group]
Pyroclastic cone(s) · 442m · Japan - administered by Russia
About Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group]
Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group] is a pyroclastic cone(s) rising to 442 meters (1,450 feet) in Japan - administered by 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
Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group] is located in Japan - administered by Russia, within the Kuril Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 45.25° N, 148.30° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. At just 442 meters above sea level, Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group] 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 minor, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Rucharu, with the small cones of Golets and Tornyi, is SW of Moyorodake (Medvezhia) volcano at one of the narrowest parts of Iturup Island, and formed during the late Pleistocene or early Holocene. A small lava flow from the Tornyi cone reportedly occupies a broad glacial cirque. The andesitic-dacitic Golets cone, constructed above the eroded remnants of the Pleistocene Parusnaya Mountain volcano, produced lava flows that reached the coast. Those features are on the NE side of the Vetrovoi Isthmus (or Ruchuru) Caldera, a 6-7 km wide feature formed during a Pleistocene submarine eruption; a 1-km-wide explosion crater with a small cone (Klumba) is on its western margin (Gorshkov 1970).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group].
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group]
Is Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group] an active volcano?+
Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group] 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 Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group]?+
Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group] has a summit elevation of 442 meters (1,450 feet) above sea level. At 442 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group]?+
Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group] is classified as a Pyroclastic cone(s). Pyroclastic cones (or cinder cones) are small, steep-sided volcanic cones built from fragments of lava blasted into the air. They are the simplest type of volcano and often form in groups.
Where is Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group] located?+
Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group] is located in Japan - administered by Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Kuril Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 45.250° latitude, 148.300° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group]?+
Rucharu [Golets-Tornyi Group] can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Japan - administered by Russia may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
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