About Voyampolsky
Voyampolsky is a shield(s) rising to 1,103 meters (3,619 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
Voyampolsky is located in Russia, within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc of the broader Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 58.37° N, 160.63° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,103 meters above sea level, Voyampolsky 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
Voyampolsky and Kakhtana are two basaltic to basaltic andesite shield-like volcanoes that form the NW-most volcanoes of the Sredinny Range near the headwaters of the Kakhtana River. 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 Voyampolsky.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Voyampolsky
Is Voyampolsky an active volcano?+
Voyampolsky 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 Voyampolsky?+
Voyampolsky has a summit elevation of 1,103 meters (3,619 feet) above sea level. At 1,103 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Voyampolsky?+
Voyampolsky 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 Voyampolsky located?+
Voyampolsky is located in Russia, in the Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 58.374° latitude, 160.631° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Voyampolsky?+
Voyampolsky 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.
