Kizimen

Kizimen rises to an elevation of 2,376 meters and features steep slopes formed primarily of andesite rock in the Kamchatka Peninsula.

The volcano remained dormant after its 1929 eruption until September 2009, when increased crater lake temperatures and steam plumes signaled renewed activity.

The indigenous populations of Kamchatka Peninsula incorporate the mountain into their traditional stories and regard it as a sacred natural landmark.

Scientists monitor the volcano through specialized equipment to detect seismic activity and potential eruptions that might affect air travel.

The December 2013 eruption generated ash plumes that reached significant altitudes and spread across extensive distances, leading to a red alert status.

Elevation above the sea: 2,376 m

Made from material: andesite

Part of: Eastern Range

GPS coordinates: 55.13005,160.32105

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:40