About Shishel
Shishel is a shield rising to 2,525 meters (8,285 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
Shishel is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 57.45° N, 160.37° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. At 2,525 meters above sea level, Shishel rises above the surrounding terrain into montane or subalpine conditions. The elevation creates distinct ecological zones along its flanks, from forested lower slopes to exposed rocky terrain near the summit. 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
Shishel is a glacier-capped Quaternary basaltic shield-like volcano along the crest of the central Sredinny Range. It is on the east side of a broad graben containing a NE-SW-trending chain of overlapping small shields ranging from Leutongey on the SW to Mezhdusopochny on the NE. Small cinder cones are located S and SW of Shishel, and a major lava field is located on its NE flank. 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 Shishel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shishel
Is Shishel an active volcano?+
Shishel 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 Shishel?+
Shishel has a summit elevation of 2,525 meters (8,285 feet) above sea level. At 2,525 meters, it is comparable in height to many significant mountain peaks and stands well above the tree line.
What type of volcano is Shishel?+
Shishel is classified as a Shield. Shield volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Shishel located?+
Shishel is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 57.450° latitude, 160.370° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Shishel?+
Shishel 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.
