About Alngey
Alngey is a stratovolcano rising to 1,822 meters (5,978 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
Alngey is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 57.70° N, 160.42° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,822 meters above sea level, Alngey is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a composite, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Alngey, a small Quaternary stratovolcano, is immediately east of the large Pleistocene Tekletunup shield volcano, west of the crest of the northern Sredinny Range. It was constructed near the western margin of a large NE-SW-trending graben running along the axis of the Sredinny Range. 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 Alngey.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alngey
Is Alngey an active volcano?+
Alngey 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 Alngey?+
Alngey has a summit elevation of 1,822 meters (5,978 feet) above sea level. At 1,822 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Alngey?+
Alngey is classified as a Stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes (also called composite volcanoes) are steep, conical volcanoes built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. They are among the most common and dangerous types, known for explosive eruptions.
Where is Alngey located?+
Alngey is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 57.702° latitude, 160.418° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Alngey?+
Alngey 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.
