About Kell
Kell is a stratovolcano(es) rising to 900 meters (2,953 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
Kell is located in Russia, within the Kuril Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 51.65° N, 157.35° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 900 meters above sea level, Kell is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a composite, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Kell volcano is a small stratovolcano considered to be Holocene by Masurenkov (1980), located within the Prizrak caldera immediately north of Zheltovsky volcano. This remote volcanic complex consists of three partially nested 3-5 km wide calderas containing lava domes and several small stratovolcanoes, the largest of which is Kell. This was not included by Ponomareva et al. (2007) in their review of Holocene volcanoes in Kamchatka.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Kell.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kell
Is Kell an active volcano?+
Kell 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 Kell?+
Kell has a summit elevation of 900 meters (2,953 feet) above sea level. At 900 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Kell?+
Kell is classified as a Stratovolcano(es). Stratovolcano(es) volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Kell located?+
Kell is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Kuril Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 51.650° latitude, 157.350° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Kell?+
Kell 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.
