About Dgida Basin
Dgida Basin is a pyroclastic cone(s) rising to 1,500 meters (4,922 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
Dgida Basin is located in Russia, within the Baikal Rift Volcanic Province of the broader Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. Situated at 50.52° N, 103.25° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,500 meters above sea level, Dgida Basin is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a cluster, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
The Dgida Basin volcanic field, also known as the Dzhida Basin, is located south of the SW tip of Lake Baikal, near the border with Mongolia. One of a series of approximately E-W-trending depressions, the basin contains Quaternary lava flows and cinder cones ranging from 55 to 240 m in height. At least two stages of volcanism are present, the first of which includes lava flows overlying the 20 m terrace of the Dgida, Darkhintuy, and Khammey rivers. Lava flows in the Darkhintuy valley are overlain by gravels, which are in turn are overlain by lava flows from the Bartoy valley. Earlier Pleistocene-to-Holocene estimates of the age of the volcanism (summarized in Whitford Stark, 1987) were modified by age-dating by Rasskazov et al. (1996), who indicated that the final stage of activity took place during the early to mid-Pleistocene.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Dgida Basin.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dgida Basin
Is Dgida Basin an active volcano?+
Dgida Basin 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 Dgida Basin?+
Dgida Basin has a summit elevation of 1,500 meters (4,922 feet) above sea level. At 1,500 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Dgida Basin?+
Dgida Basin 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 Dgida Basin located?+
Dgida Basin is located in Russia, in the Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Baikal Rift Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are 50.520° latitude, 103.250° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Dgida Basin?+
Dgida Basin 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.
