Mendeleev Ηφαίστειο
Updated: 1 Μαΐου 2025 21:32 GMT -
stratovolcano
Νησί Κουνασίρ (Νήσοι Κουρίλ), 43.98°N / 145.74°E 
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Summit height: 888 m / 2,913 ft
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5)
Mendeleev (Raususan or Rausudake in Japanese) is a low stratovolcano on Kunashir Island in the southern Kurile Islands, 40 km from Hokkiado in Northern Japan. The volcano is composed of 3 nested calderas measuring 6x9 km (the oldest caldera), 3x3.5 km, and 1x1 km (youngest caldera).
A large sub-aerial eruption occurred during the formation of the youngest 1x1 km
caldera. It was followed by the growth of an extrusive lava dome 2550 ± 40 years ago. The effusive activity continued for several centuries.
Mendeleev volcano contains a shallow magma chamber at 4.5 km depth and a deep magma source at a depth of 30-60 km.
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Mendeleev volcano eruptions: 1901(?), 1880, 2270 BC ± 50
Latest nearby earthquakes
| Ημερομην. κ. ώρα | Mag / Βάθος | Απόσταση / Τοποθεσία | |||
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| 30 Απρ 07:00 (GMT +11) | 3.3 142 km | 20 km νοτιοανατολικά | Sea of Okhotsk, 23 km νότια από Γιούζνο-Κουρίλσκ, Yuzhno-Kurilsky, Όμπλαστ της Σαχαλίνης, Ρωσία I FELT IT | Περ. | |
Background
Mendeleev volcano is dominantly andesitic-dacitic in composition. A central cone formed inside the younger caldera and was breached to the west by a large debris avalanche about 4200 years ago. A lava dome that grew inside the avalanche scarp forms the 888 m high point of the volcano.Additional lava domes in the northern part of the older caldera are considered to represent flank activity of the younger caldera. The only unambiguous historical eruption was a small phreatic explosion in 1880. 4 solfatara fields lie at the eastern and northern flanks of the central cone, and the Goriachy Pliazh geothermal field is located outside the caldera along the eastern coast.
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Sources:
- Mendeleev volcano information from GVP
- Abdurakhmanov et al (2004) "MENDELEEV VOLCANO: HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT AND RECENT STATE (KUNASHIR ISL., KURILE ISLANDS)", IV International Biennial Workshop on Subduction Processes emphasizing the Japan-Kurile-Kamchatka-Aleutian Arcs, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, August 21-27, 2004, web.ru/conf/kamchatka_2004
Σημαντικές ηφαιστειακές εκρήξεις: Mendeleev volcano
In the past 10,000 years, Mendeleev has had only one confirmed historic eruption in 1880 and one around 2270 BC inferred from geological evidence.
There is one uncertain or discredited eruption in 1900 from Mendeleev volcano.
There is one uncertain or discredited eruption in 1900 from Mendeleev volcano.
The table below lists all known eruptions (date in bold face) of Mendeleev volcano in historic times and during the past 10,000 years. Updates on the most recent volcanic activity of Mendeleev can be found on the news page of Mendeleev volcano.
| Ημερομηνία | Σημείωση | VEI | Θάνατοι | Ζημιά | |
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?? | Αβέβαιη έκρηξη | 2? | άγνωστο | ||
| NE solfatara field Ιστορικές παρατ.εις/έγγραφα. | 1 | άγνωστο | |||
| West side of central cone | ? | άγνωστο | |||
Remark:
Our list of volcanic eruptions closely follows the database of eruptions of the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Project (GVP), the internationally most recognized data source for volcanic eruptions, but also includes significant eruptive episodes or related volcano events. "Volcanic eruptions" are usually to be understood as sequences of individual eruptive episodes that can follow each other, or even overlap (if several vents are involved), and can last many years, decades or even longer. For example, the current activity of Stromboli volcano is understood as a single eruption that has been ongoing since 1934.
Πηγές: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K | Global Volcanism Project / Smithsonian Institution
Εκρήξεις ηφαιστείου Mendeleev
2000 seismic swarm
Earthquake swarms occurred at Mendeleev volcano in the summer of 2000. The earthquakes were less than 20 km deep.
Earthquake swarms occurred at Mendeleev volcano in the summer of 2000. The earthquakes were less than 20 km deep.
1990 increased fumarolic activity
In 1990, activity in the NW fumarolic field of Mendeleev volcano increased. Molten sulphur was observed at the upper basic fumarole. A new thermal area was observed as well as an increase of temperatures of other hot springs.
In 1990, activity in the NW fumarolic field of Mendeleev volcano increased. Molten sulphur was observed at the upper basic fumarole. A new thermal area was observed as well as an increase of temperatures of other hot springs.
1987 earthquake swarm
An earthquake swarm at 10 km depth occurred at Mendeleev volcano during 4-5 May 1987. In the same month, a small steam-gas emission occurred in the NE fumarole field.
An earthquake swarm at 10 km depth occurred at Mendeleev volcano during 4-5 May 1987. In the same month, a small steam-gas emission occurred in the NE fumarole field.
1984 temperature increase
In 1984, temperatures of the Revushchaya fumarole reached 130 deg C and produced a flow of molten sulphur.
In 1984, temperatures of the Revushchaya fumarole reached 130 deg C and produced a flow of molten sulphur.
1978 fumarole activity
On 15 August 1978 the temperature of the Spokoiny fumarole in the NW field increased to 113 deg C and was accompanied by the appearance of molten sulphur.
On 15 August 1978 the temperature of the Spokoiny fumarole in the NW field increased to 113 deg C and was accompanied by the appearance of molten sulphur.
1977 earthquake swarm
In February-April 1977, a seismic swarm with more than 200 earthquakes occurred at Mendeleev volcano.
The earthquakes were caused by drilling at Goryachy Plyazh geothermal field. In late August 1977, harmonic emissions of steam-and-gas plumes which reached up to 150-200 m height occurred at the NE fumarole field.
In February-April 1977, a seismic swarm with more than 200 earthquakes occurred at Mendeleev volcano.
The earthquakes were caused by drilling at Goryachy Plyazh geothermal field. In late August 1977, harmonic emissions of steam-and-gas plumes which reached up to 150-200 m height occurred at the NE fumarole field.
1946 activity
In 1946, local inhabitants near Mendeleev heard a roar produced by escaping hot gases and steam from the NE fumarole field.
In 1946, local inhabitants near Mendeleev heard a roar produced by escaping hot gases and steam from the NE fumarole field.
1901 activity
Thundering noises were reported from Mendeleev volcano in 1901, indicating a possible eruption.
Thundering noises were reported from Mendeleev volcano in 1901, indicating a possible eruption.
1880 eruption
A small phreatic explosion happened at Mendeleev volcano in 1880 from the NE fumarolic field.
A small phreatic explosion happened at Mendeleev volcano in 1880 from the NE fumarolic field.
Mendeleev Volcano FAQ
+When was the last eruption of Mendeleev volcano?
The last confirmed eruption of Mendeleev occurred in 1880.
+How often does Mendeleev volcano erupt?
Since 1880, Mendeleev volcano has had at least 1 historically documented eruptions. This means that it erupts on average every 145 years.
+When was the largest eruption of Mendeleev volcano?
The largest eruption of Mendeleev volcano in historic times occurred in 1880. It only has a VEI (Volcanic Explosivity Index) of 1, likely because it was a mainly effusive eruption generating lava flows but very little ash.
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Mendeleev Ηφαίστειο Χάρτες
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Terrain-type map of Mendeleev volcano (scale of approx. 10-20 km)
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Satellite/aerial-type map of Mendeleev volcano (scale of few kilometers)
