Chirinkotan
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Chirinkotan | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 724 metres (2,375 feet) |
| Location | Kuril Islands, Russia |
| Coordinates | |
| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1986 |
Chirinkotan (Russian: Чиринкотан) is a small volcanic island with an area of 6 km² in the Kuril Islands group, 25km from Ekarma. It has a diameter of 3km and reaches a height of 724 metres which is marked by a caldera which is 1km in diameter. The island is steep sided. Chirinkotan is still active with latest known eruption in 1986.
[edit] References
 |
This Russian Far East location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
