About Piratkovsky
Piratkovsky is a stratovolcano rising to 1,322 meters (4,337 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
Piratkovsky is located in Russia, within the Kuril Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 52.11° N, 157.85° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,322 meters above sea level, Piratkovsky 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
Piratkovsky, identified by Masurenkov (1980) as a mid-Pleistocene to Holocene stratovolcano with a small caldera, is NE of Khodutka volcano. It partially overlaps Pleistocene volcanoes to the NW and lies at the eastern margin of the Quaternary volcanic chain of southern Kamchatka. 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 Piratkovsky.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Piratkovsky
Is Piratkovsky an active volcano?+
Piratkovsky 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 Piratkovsky?+
Piratkovsky has a summit elevation of 1,322 meters (4,337 feet) above sea level. At 1,322 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Piratkovsky?+
Piratkovsky 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 Piratkovsky located?+
Piratkovsky is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Kuril Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 52.113° latitude, 157.849° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Piratkovsky?+
Piratkovsky 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.
