Gareloi Volcano

The volcanic cone extends 6 miles by 5 miles at its base and features two distinct summits, with the southern crater displaying fumarolic activity.

The 1929 eruption created 12 craters along a 2.5-mile fissure stretching from the summit to the ocean, marking a significant geological event.

The Aleutian Islands, where Gareloi stands, hold deep connections to Indigenous peoples who navigated these volcanic landscapes for generations.

Access to Gareloi requires specialized transportation arrangements through chartered flights or boat services from neighboring Aleutian settlements.

The volcano contains two small glaciers on its northwestern and southeastern flanks, creating an unusual combination of ice and volcanic features.

Location: Aleutians West Census Area

Elevation above the sea: 1,573 m

GPS coordinates: 51.78667,-178.80306

Latest update: March 11, 2025 02:18