Shiveluch

The volcano extends 3,283 meters above sea level and contains three primary structures: Old Shiveluch, a caldera, and Young Shiveluch.

The mountain began forming 70,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene period and has recorded 60 major eruptions throughout the Holocene period.

The name Shiveluch comes from the Itelmen language word 'suelich', which translates to smoking mountain in the indigenous language.

The closest settlement of Klyuchi lies 50 kilometers from the volcano, with emergency evacuation procedures in place for resident safety.

Shiveluch produces approximately 0.015 cubic kilometers of magma annually, creating frequent hot avalanches and dome formations at its peak.

Location: Kamchatka Krai

Elevation above the sea: 3,283 m

Made from material: andesite

Part of: Kamchatka Peninsula

GPS coordinates: 56.65447,161.36285

Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:07