Alaid

The volcano rises 2,285 meters above sea level, making it the highest point in the Kuril Islands chain with steep slopes and a wide summit crater.

Russian explorers first documented the volcano in the 18th century, leading to continuous scientific observations of its frequent eruptions and geological changes.

Local Kuril Ainu and Itelmen peoples incorporated the mountain into their traditional stories, considering it a sacred element of their natural environment.

Access to the volcano requires specialized transportation arrangements through authorized tour operators due to its remote location in the Sea of Okhotsk.

The 2022 eruption produced ash clouds extending 152 kilometers eastward and generated thermal anomalies visible from space through satellite monitoring systems.

GPS coordinates: 50.85772,155.55753

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:22