About Ozernoy
Ozernoy is a shield rising to 562 meters (1,844 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
Ozernoy is located in Russia, within the Kuril Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 51.88° N, 157.38° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 562 meters above sea level, Ozernoy 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
Ozernoy is a small basaltic shield volcano considered early Holocene by Masurenkov (1980) NW of Ksudach. It has a volume of only 2 km3 and rises 300 m above the floor of a valley 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 Ozernoy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ozernoy
Is Ozernoy an active volcano?+
Ozernoy 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 Ozernoy?+
Ozernoy has a summit elevation of 562 meters (1,844 feet) above sea level. At 562 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Ozernoy?+
Ozernoy is classified as a Shield. Shield volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Ozernoy located?+
Ozernoy is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Kuril Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 51.880° latitude, 157.380° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Ozernoy?+
Ozernoy 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.
