Sinarka

Sinarka
Satellite view of Sinarka.
Highest point
Elevation934 m (3,064 ft)
Prominence3064
Coordinates48°52′30″N 154°10′30″E / 48.875°N 154.175°E / 48.875; 154.175
Geography
Sinarka
Sinarka in Russian Far East
LocationShiashkotan, Kuril Islands, Russia
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Last eruption1878
Climbing
Easiest routeSouthwest ridge (?)

Sinarka (Russian: Синарка; Japanese: 黒岳; Kurodake) is a 934 m (3,064 ft) stratovolcano which forms the northern end of Shiashkotan Island, Kuril Islands, Russia, and is the island’s highest point. Historical eruptions have occurred at Sinarka during 1825–1750, 1846, 1855, and the last and largest from 1872 to 1878. Recent activity is hydrothermal, from a solfatara field with more than 100 fumaroles and several hot, geyser-like springs which erupt water up to 1.5 m (5 ft) high.

A major eruption would not affect large populations; only three people are located within 10 km (6 mi). The main structure of the volcano consists of the main peak, and two sub-peaks with a mellow ridge descending to the southwest. The larger sub-peak could be considered its own peak, due to its 540 feet (160 m) of prominence.

Topographic map of Shiashkotan, with Sinarka forming the northern end

See also

Notes

  1. ^ "Sinarka". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  2. ^ "Maps for the world". LoadMap.net. Retrieved 28 April 2017.