Makushin Volcano, Active stratovolcano in Unalaska Island, United States
Makushin Volcano rises 2036 meters above Unalaska Island, featuring a 3-kilometer wide breached caldera and an extensive 40-square-kilometer ice field at its summit.
Russian explorers documented the volcano in 1792, naming it Ognedyshushchaya Gora, while American geographer George Davidson conducted research during his 1867 expedition.
The name Makushin derives from the Russian word makushka, reflecting the mountain's status as the highest elevation point on Unalaska Island.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory monitors seismic activity at Makushin, which stands 16 miles northwest of the town of Unalaska.
Hot springs and fumaroles along the southeastern flanks contain geothermal resources that scientists study for potential energy generation.
Location: Aleutians West Census Area
Elevation above the sea: 2,036 m
GPS coordinates: 53.89083,-166.92278
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:36
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