About Otdelniy
Otdelniy is a pyroclastic cone(s) rising to 814 meters (2,671 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
Otdelniy is located in Russia, within the Kuril Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 52.22° N, 157.44° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 814 meters above sea level, Otdelniy 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
The Otdelniy shield volcano, considered early Holocene by Masurenkov (1980), lies east of the Savan River, across from the Pleistocene Savan volcano. It, along with adjacent shield volcanoes and a large group of late-Pleistocene to Holocene basaltic pyroclastic cones, is about halfway between Khodutka and Opala volcanoes. Three groups of late-Pleistocene to Holocene pyroclastic cones and associated lava fields are also located along a roughly 20-km-wide area between the Opala and Savan rivers, SE, S, and SW of Opala. 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 Otdelniy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Otdelniy
Is Otdelniy an active volcano?+
Otdelniy 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 Otdelniy?+
Otdelniy has a summit elevation of 814 meters (2,671 feet) above sea level. At 814 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Otdelniy?+
Otdelniy 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 Otdelniy located?+
Otdelniy is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Kuril Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 52.221° latitude, 157.435° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Otdelniy?+
Otdelniy 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.
