Ekarma VulkanSchichtvulkan 1170 m / 3,839 ft
Northern Kuriles, Kurilen, 48.96°N / 153.93°E Aktueller Status: nicht aktiv (1 von 5)
Typische Aktivität: Explosiv
Ausbrüche des Ekarma: 1980, 1767-69 Letzte Erdbeben in der Nähe:
The volcano belongs to an E-W-trending volcanic chain extending westward from the central part of the main Kuril Island arc. It contains two overlapping basaltic-andesite to andesitic volcanoes, with the western one showing historical activity. Lava flows have flown 3 km in all directions from the summit of the younger cone to the sea, forming a sinuous shoreline. The island summit is formed by a lava dome which formed in the first historic eruption of Ekarma between 1767-69. 1980 eruption
An eruption was observed on 24 May 1980 from a fishing boat. Ash clouds were erupted to a height of 1 km. |
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