Novarupta
Novarupta is a volcano that was formed in 1912, located on the Alaska Peninsula on a slope of Trident Volcano in Katmai National Park and Preserve, about 290 miles (470 km) southwest of Anchorage. Formed during the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, Novarupta released 30 times the volume of magma of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
| Novarupta | |
|---|---|
Novarupta's lava dome in July 1987 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,759 ft (841 m) |
| Coordinates | 58°16′0″N 155°9′24″W |
| Geography | |
Map showing volcanoes of the Alaska Peninsula, with Novarupta towards the northeast
| |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Protected area | Katmai National Park and Preserve |
| Parent range | Aleutian Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Katmai B-4 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Caldera with lava dome |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Aleutian Arc |
| Last eruption | June to October 1912 |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.