Baransky

Baransky rises 1,132 meters above sea level in the central section of Iturup Island, featuring multiple layers of hardened lava and volcanic ash.

The volcano's last recorded activity occurred in July 1951, marking a minor eruption that contributed to the geological records of the Kuril Islands region.

The name of this volcanic formation honors Nikolay Baransky, a Soviet economic geographer who made substantial contributions to geographical research in Russia.

Scientists monitor the seismic activities at Baransky through specialized equipment, providing data for volcanic research in the Kuril archipelago.

The volcano contains distinct geological formations with layers of tephra deposits that reveal the sequence of past volcanic events in this region.

Location: Kurilsky District

Elevation above the sea: 1,132 m

GPS coordinates: 45.10333,148.01556

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:51