Gorny Institute

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Country Russia
Volcanic Region Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc
Landform | Volc Type Composite | Stratovolcano
Last Known Eruption 1250 CE
Coordinates 57.33°N, 160.2°E
Elevation 2,125 m (6,972 ft)
Volcano Number 300550
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General Information

Eruptive History

There is data available for 3 confirmed eruptive periods.

1250 (?) Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)  

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)
1250 (?) - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 1 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion

1000 (?) Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)  

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)
1000 (?) - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Pyroclastic flow

4250 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) VEI: 0

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) South flank (Sedanka lava flow)
4250 BCE (?) - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at South flank (Sedanka lava flow)

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
4250 BCE
(?)
   - - - - 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 Gorny Institute in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.

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