Mount Emmons, Dormant stratovolcano in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska.
Mount Emmons rises to 1436 meters within the Emmons Lake caldera, featuring three distinct cones and a crater lake on its southwestern side.
The last substantial eruption that contributed to the formation of the Emmons Lake caldera occurred more than 10,000 years ago in this region.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory conducts regular monitoring of Mount Emmons to study volcanic patterns and geological changes in the Alaska Peninsula.
The volcano sits 40 kilometers east of Cold Bay and 34 kilometers northeast of King Cove, making these communities the nearest access points.
The caldera surrounding Mount Emmons measures 18 by 11 kilometers, containing three separate stratovolcanoes and features breaches on both northern and southern sides.
Location: Aleutians East Borough
GPS coordinates: 55.34090,-162.07300
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:21
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