About Golaya
Golaya is a stratovolcano rising to 858 meters (2,815 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
Golaya is located in Russia, within the Kuril Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 52.26° N, 157.79° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 858 meters above sea level, Golaya 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
Golaya is a small basaltic stratovolcano of Pleistocene-to-Holocene age (Masurenkov, 1980) south of Asacha volcano. It is elongated in a N-S direction and overlooks small shield volcanoes and cinder cones related to regional basaltic volcanism near the headwaters of the Asacha River. 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 Golaya.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Golaya
Is Golaya an active volcano?+
Golaya 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 Golaya?+
Golaya has a summit elevation of 858 meters (2,815 feet) above sea level. At 858 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Golaya?+
Golaya 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 Golaya located?+
Golaya is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Kuril Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 52.263° latitude, 157.787° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Golaya?+
Golaya 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.
