About Iult
Iult is a stratovolcano rising to 1,857 meters (6,093 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
Iult is located in Russia, within the Eastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 55.23° N, 160.59° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,857 meters above sea level, Iult 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
Iult (also spelled Iul't) is a large stratovolcano located north of Konradi volcano and NNW of the Gamchen volcanic complex. Lava domes on the lower northern and southern flanks were assigned a Holocene age by Luchitsky (1974), but Andreev et al. (1988) mapped them as late Pleistocene.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Iult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iult
Is Iult an active volcano?+
Iult 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 Iult?+
Iult has a summit elevation of 1,857 meters (6,093 feet) above sea level. At 1,857 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Iult?+
Iult 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 Iult located?+
Iult is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Eastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 55.230° latitude, 160.587° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Iult?+
Iult 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.
