About Kamen
Kamen is a stratovolcano rising to 850 meters (2,789 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
Kamen is located in Russia, within the Kuril Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 52.29° N, 157.66° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 850 meters above sea level, Kamen 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
Late-Pleistocene conical basaltic volcano (Masurenkov 1980).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Kamen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kamen
Is Kamen an active volcano?+
Kamen 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 Kamen?+
Kamen has a summit elevation of 850 meters (2,789 feet) above sea level. At 850 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Kamen?+
Kamen 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 Kamen located?+
Kamen is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Kuril Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 52.287° latitude, 157.655° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Kamen?+
Kamen 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.
