About Iktunup
Iktunup is a shield(s) rising to 2,300 meters (7,546 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
Iktunup is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 58.08° N, 160.77° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. At 2,300 meters above sea level, Iktunup 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
The Quaternary basaltic to basaltic andesite shield-like Iktunup was constructed 5 km west of the lower, but larger shield of Tunipilyakum. The two volcanoes are located immediately NW and NE, respectively, of the Pleistocene Keveney volcano. 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 Iktunup.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iktunup
Is Iktunup an active volcano?+
Iktunup 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 Iktunup?+
Iktunup has a summit elevation of 2,300 meters (7,546 feet) above sea level. At 2,300 meters, it is comparable in height to many significant mountain peaks and stands well above the tree line.
What type of volcano is Iktunup?+
Iktunup 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 Iktunup located?+
Iktunup is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 58.080° latitude, 160.770° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Iktunup?+
Iktunup 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.
