Japan (administered by Russia) · Stratovolcano
Baransky
Sashiusudake [Baransky]
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1128m
- Last eruption
- 1951
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Country
- Japan (administered by Russia)
- Region
- Northwestern Pacific / Kuril Volcanic Arc
- Elevation
- 1128m
- Coordinates
- 45.104, 148.014
- Last eruption
- 1951
- Tectonic setting
- Subduction zone / Intermediate crust (15-25 km)
- Landform
- Composite
- Major rock type
- Andesite / Basaltic andesite
Geological summary
The Sashiusudake (also known as Baransky) volcanic complex along the Pacific coast in the central part of Iturup Island consists of a Holocene stratovolcano built over an eroded Pleistocene edifice.
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From Wikipedia
Baransky is a stratovolcano located in the central part of Iturup Island, Kuril Islands, Russia.
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Eruption history
3 recordedGlossaryRecord summary
- Confirmed eruptions
- 3
- Uncertain eruptions
- 0
- Span of confirmed record
- 1460 (±30 yrs) – 1951
- Largest confirmed eruption
- VEI 1 (1951)
- Confirmed eruptions since 1900
- 1
Summary (VEI over time)
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Detailed timeline
- 1951VEI 1Observed1951-07-15 – end unknown
- 1570 (±30 yrs)VEI ?Geological estimate1570 – end unknown
- 1460 (±30 yrs)VEI ?Geological estimate1460 – end unknown
Nearby volcanoes
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