About Snezhniy
Snezhniy is a shield rising to 2,169 meters (7,116 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
Snezhniy is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 58.02° N, 160.80° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. At 2,169 meters above sea level, Snezhniy 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
Snezhniy is a small Quaternary basaltic shield-like volcano that was constructed near the eastern margin of a large NE-SW-trending graben running along the axis of the northern Sredinny Range. The smaller shield volcano Grechishkina is just NW, on the saddle between Snezhniy and Keveney volcanoes. 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 Snezhniy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snezhniy
Is Snezhniy an active volcano?+
Snezhniy 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 Snezhniy?+
Snezhniy has a summit elevation of 2,169 meters (7,116 feet) above sea level. At 2,169 meters, it is comparable in height to many significant mountain peaks and stands well above the tree line.
What type of volcano is Snezhniy?+
Snezhniy is classified as a Shield. Shield volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Snezhniy located?+
Snezhniy is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 58.020° latitude, 160.800° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Snezhniy?+
Snezhniy 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.
