Novarupta, Volcanic formation in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States
Novarupta stands at 841 meters above sea level, featuring a wide vent and lava dome within the remote Alaskan wilderness.
The June 1912 eruption lasted 60 hours and ejected 13 cubic kilometers of magma, marking the largest volcanic event of the twentieth century.
Native Alaskan communities near the volcano survived the 1912 eruption by applying their traditional knowledge of natural disasters management.
Access to the volcano requires advance planning through Katmai National Park, with guided tours available from June through September.
The volcano's eruption created the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, where steam vents remained active for several years after the event.
Location: Alaska
Elevation above the sea: 841 m
Part of: Aleutian Islands
GPS coordinates: 58.26540,-155.15900
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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