About Krainy
Krainy is a shield rising to 1,554 meters (5,099 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
Krainy is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 56.37° N, 159.03° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,554 meters above sea level, Krainy 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
Krainy is a small Quaternary basaltic to basaltic andesite shield-like volcano NE of Anaun in the southern Sredinny Range. Cinder cones are found across the flanks and a lava flow is on the SW. Early geological studies in the Sredinny Range (Ogorodov et al., 1972) assigned Holocene ages based on morphology, but later work noted that these volcanoes appear younger because they have less tephra cover than those in eastern Kamchatka. Researchers such as Ponomareva et al. (2007) do not consider this volcano to be Holocene.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Krainy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Krainy
Is Krainy an active volcano?+
Krainy 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 Krainy?+
Krainy has a summit elevation of 1,554 meters (5,099 feet) above sea level. At 1,554 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Krainy?+
Krainy is classified as a Shield. Shield volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Krainy located?+
Krainy is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 56.370° latitude, 159.030° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Krainy?+
Krainy 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.
