Korovin Volcano
| Korovin Volcano | |
|---|---|
 Summit of Korovin Volcano during its eruption of July 2004. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,030 ft (1,530 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 5,030 ft (1,530 m) [2] |
| Listing |
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| Coordinates | 52°22′49″N 174°10′06″W / 52.38028°N 174.16833°WCoordinates: 52°22′49″N 174°10′06″W / 52.38028°N 174.16833°W [2] |
| Geography | |
  Korovin Volcano Alaska | |
| Location | Atka Island, Alaska, U.S. |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Aleutian Arc |
| Last eruption | 2006 to 2007 |
Korovin Volcano is the highest point on Atka Island in the Aleutian Islands chain Alaska, United States. Korovin is a side vent to the main Atka shield volcano. However, Korovin is the highest point on the island.
See also
- List of mountain peaks of North America
- List of Ultras of the United States
- List of volcanoes in the United States
References
- ↑ "Korovin Volcano". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2013-02-26.
- 1 2 "Alaska & Hawaii P1500s - the Ultras". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2013-02-26.
Sources
- "Atka". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Korovin Volcano
- Alaska Volcano Observatory
External links
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