About Tuzovsky
Tuzovsky is a shield(s) rising to 1,516 meters (4,974 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
Tuzovsky is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 57.32° N, 159.97° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,516 meters above sea level, Tuzovsky 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
Three small overlapping Quaternary basaltic to basaltic andesite shield-like volcanoes are located NE of Leutongey volcano, west of the crest of the central Sredinny Range. Tuzovsky, the SW-most edifice, is the highest; Tvitunup is the northernmost, and Sredny is NE of Tuzovsky. 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 Tuzovsky.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuzovsky
Is Tuzovsky an active volcano?+
Tuzovsky 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 Tuzovsky?+
Tuzovsky has a summit elevation of 1,516 meters (4,974 feet) above sea level. At 1,516 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Tuzovsky?+
Tuzovsky is classified as a Shield(s). Shield volcanoes are broad, gently sloping volcanoes built by fluid lava flows. They produce less explosive eruptions compared to stratovolcanoes and tend to have effusive lava rather than violent blasts.
Where is Tuzovsky located?+
Tuzovsky is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 57.320° latitude, 159.967° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Tuzovsky?+
Tuzovsky 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.
