About Mezhdusopochny
Mezhdusopochny is a shield rising to 1,641 meters (5,384 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
Mezhdusopochny is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 57.47° N, 160.25° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,641 meters above sea level, Mezhdusopochny 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
Mezhdusopochny, a Quaternary basaltic shield-like volcano, lies at the NE end of a group of small shields in a NE-SW-trending graben extending west of the crest of the Sredinny Range north of Kebeny volcano. The volcano rises above the north shore of Lake Mezhdusopochny, and basaltic lava covers the graben floor to the south. 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 Mezhdusopochny.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mezhdusopochny
Is Mezhdusopochny an active volcano?+
Mezhdusopochny 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 Mezhdusopochny?+
Mezhdusopochny has a summit elevation of 1,641 meters (5,384 feet) above sea level. At 1,641 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Mezhdusopochny?+
Mezhdusopochny is classified as a Shield. Shield volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Mezhdusopochny located?+
Mezhdusopochny is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 57.470° latitude, 160.250° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Mezhdusopochny?+
Mezhdusopochny 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.
