About Fedotych
Fedotych is a shield rising to 965 meters (3,166 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
Fedotych is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 57.13° N, 160.40° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. With a summit elevation of 965 meters above sea level, Fedotych 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
Fedotych, a small Quaternary basaltic to basaltic andesite shield-like volcano, is about 20 km E of the crest of the central Sredinny Range ENE of Kebeney volcano. Minor fissure-fed lava flows are located WNW. 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 Pevzner (2006) and 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 Fedotych.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fedotych
Is Fedotych an active volcano?+
Fedotych 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 Fedotych?+
Fedotych has a summit elevation of 965 meters (3,166 feet) above sea level. At 965 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Fedotych?+
Fedotych is classified as a Shield. Shield volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Fedotych located?+
Fedotych is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 57.130° latitude, 160.400° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Fedotych?+
Fedotych 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.
