Eruption of Chikurachki

When

28 Jan 2023 – 8 Feb 2023

Kind

Volcanic eruption

Coordinates

50.32° N, 155.46° E

Vei

2

Dated by

Observations: Reported

Volcano number

290360

Eruption number

22503

Volcano in the northern Kuril Islands

Chikurachki is the highest volcano on Paramushir Island in the northern Kuril Islands. It is actually a relatively small volcanic cone constructed on a high Pleistocene volcanic edifice. Oxidized andesitic scoria deposits covering the upper part of the young cone give it a distinctive red color.

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