Rasshua

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Country Russia
Volcanic Region Kuril Volcanic Arc
Landform | Volc Type Composite | Stratovolcano
Last Known Eruption 1957 CE
Coordinates 47.77°N, 153.02°E
Elevation 956 m (3,136 ft)
Volcano Number 290220
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Latest Weekly Volcanic Activity Report

Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 February-12 February 2013 Citation IconCite this Report

SVERT reported that a thermal anomaly over Rasshua was detected in satellite images on 6 February.

Source: Sakhalin Volcanic Eruption Response Team (SVERT)

Latest Bulletin Report

Bulletin Report for March 1989 (SEAN 14:03) Citation IconCite this Report

Fumarolic areas in the crater

Four groups of fumaroles were observed in a crater, breached to the SE, during a 14 January overflight.

Information Contacts: G. Steinberg, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Weekly Volcanic Activity Reports

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2013: February

Report Narratives

6 February-12 February 2013 Citation IconCite this Report

SVERT reported that a thermal anomaly over Rasshua was detected in satellite images on 6 February.

Source: Sakhalin Volcanic Eruption Response Team (SVERT)

Bulletin Reports

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03/1989 (SEAN 14:03) Fumarolic areas in the crater

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March 1989 (SEAN 14:03) Citation IconCite this Report

Fumarolic areas in the crater

Four groups of fumaroles were observed in a crater, breached to the SE, during a 14 January overflight.

Information Contacts: G. Steinberg, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

General Information

Eruptive History

There is data available for 2 confirmed eruptive periods.

1957 Oct 16 ± 15 days Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) VEI: 1

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)
1957 Oct 16 ± 15 days - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Phreatic activity weak or small
1957 Oct    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1846 Jul 2 ± 182 days Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) VEI: 3

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) Eastern cone ?
1846 Jul 2 ± 182 days - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at Eastern cone ?

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
1846    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

Synonyms and Subfeatures

This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

There are no samples for Rasshua in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.

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