About Gordon
Gordon is a pyroclastic cone(s) rising to 2,760 meters (9,056 feet) in United States's North America Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Gordon is located in United States, within the Wrangell Volcanic Arc of the broader North America Volcanic Regions. Situated at 62.13° N, 143.09° W in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subarctic climate zone. At 2,760 meters above sea level, Gordon 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 minor, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Mount Gordon is the most prominent of a group of Pleistocene and Holocene cinder cones in the northern Wrangell Mountains SE of Tanada volcano. Most are less than 100 m high, but Gordon is a composite basaltic cinder-lava cone 5 km in diameter and 625 m high. Many of the cones retain their original constructional forms (Richter, in Wood and Kienle, 1990). Construction of the largely ice-covered Gordon was preceded by the effusion of basaltic lava flows, and airfall deposits from the cone cover the area; the precise age is not known.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Gordon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gordon
Is Gordon an active volcano?+
Gordon 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 Gordon?+
Gordon has a summit elevation of 2,760 meters (9,056 feet) above sea level. At 2,760 meters, it is comparable in height to many significant mountain peaks and stands well above the tree line.
What type of volcano is Gordon?+
Gordon 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 Gordon located?+
Gordon is located in United States, in the North America Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Wrangell Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 62.132° latitude, -143.089° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Gordon?+
Gordon can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. United States may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
