About Verkhovoy
Verkhovoy is a shield rising to 1,400 meters (4,593 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
Verkhovoy is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 56.52° N, 159.53° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,400 meters above sea level, Verkhovoy 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
Verkhovoy, a small Quaternary basaltic to basaltic andesite shield-like volcano in the central Sredinny Range, is dwarfed by its massive neighbor to the NNE, Alney-Chashakondzha. 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 Verkhovoy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verkhovoy
Is Verkhovoy an active volcano?+
Verkhovoy 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 Verkhovoy?+
Verkhovoy has a summit elevation of 1,400 meters (4,593 feet) above sea level. At 1,400 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Verkhovoy?+
Verkhovoy is classified as a Shield. Shield volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Verkhovoy located?+
Verkhovoy is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 56.520° latitude, 159.530° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Verkhovoy?+
Verkhovoy 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.
