About Balagan-Tas
Balagan-Tas is a pyroclastic cone(s) rising to 993 meters (3,258 feet) in Russia's Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Balagan-Tas is located in Russia, within the Northern Russia Volcanic Province of the broader Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. Situated at 65.96° N, 145.89° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. With a summit elevation of 993 meters above sea level, Balagan-Tas is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a minor, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Balagan-Tas is a cinder cone constructed along a fault on the SW flank of the Momskiy Mountains in the NE part of Russia's Sakha Republic. A poorly preserved crater fed subalkaline basaltic lava flows that covered an area of 4-5 km2. A Potassium-Argon date of 300,000 years was obtained (Prokopiev, 2007 pers. comm.).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Balagan-Tas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balagan-Tas
Is Balagan-Tas an active volcano?+
Balagan-Tas 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 Balagan-Tas?+
Balagan-Tas has a summit elevation of 993 meters (3,258 feet) above sea level. At 993 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Balagan-Tas?+
Balagan-Tas is classified as a Pyroclastic cone(s). Pyroclastic cones (or cinder cones) are small, steep-sided volcanic cones built from fragments of lava blasted into the air. They are the simplest type of volcano and often form in groups.
Where is Balagan-Tas located?+
Balagan-Tas is located in Russia, in the Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Northern Russia Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are 65.959° latitude, 145.893° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Balagan-Tas?+
Balagan-Tas 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.
