Korovin Volcano
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| Korovin Volcano | |
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 Summit of Korovin Volcano during its eruption of July 2004. |
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| Elevation | 5,029 ft (1,533 m) |
| Location | |
| Location | Atka Island, Alaska, USA |
| Coordinates | 52°22′54″N 174°09′57″W / 52.38167°N 174.16583°WCoordinates: 52°22′54″N 174°09′57″W / 52.38167°N 174.16583°W |
| Geology | |
| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Aleutian Arc |
| Last eruption | 2006 |
Korovin Volcano is the highest point on Atka Island, in the Aleutian Islands chain, Alaska, USA. Korovin is a side vent to the main Atka shield volcano. However, Korovin is the highest point on the island.
[edit] See also
[edit] Sources
- "Atka". Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution. http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=1101-16-.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Korovin Volcano
- Alaska Volcano Observatory
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