About Belenkaya
Belenkaya is a stratovolcano rising to 892 meters (2,927 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
Belenkaya is located in Russia, within the Kuril Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 51.75° N, 157.27° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 892 meters above sea level, Belenkaya 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
Belenkaya is a small basaltic volcano considered to be Holocene by Masurenkov (1980) that lies SW of Ksudach and NW of Kell. The conical stratovolcano rises 700 m above a topographic low in the center of the southern Kamchatka Peninsula. 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 Belenkaya.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Belenkaya
Is Belenkaya an active volcano?+
Belenkaya 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 Belenkaya?+
Belenkaya has a summit elevation of 892 meters (2,927 feet) above sea level. At 892 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Belenkaya?+
Belenkaya is classified as a Stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes (also called composite volcanoes) are steep, conical volcanoes built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. They are among the most common and dangerous types, known for explosive eruptions.
Where is Belenkaya located?+
Belenkaya is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Kuril Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 51.750° latitude, 157.270° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Belenkaya?+
Belenkaya 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.
