description Mendeleev Volcano fumaroles Overview
Mendeleev Volcano fumaroles are solfatara fields on the flanks of Mendeleev Volcano on Kunashir Island in Russia’s Kuril Islands. The volcano is a stratovolcano about 882 metres high, and four solfatara fields are documented on its eastern and northern flanks; its clearly identified historical eruption is dated to 1880. The feature is relevant to volcanic and geothermal field study.
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Where are the Mendeleev Volcano fumaroles?
They are solfatara fields on the flanks of Mendeleev Volcano on Kunashir Island in Russia's Kuril Islands. Four documented fields occur on the volcano's eastern and northern flanks.
How high is Mendeleev Volcano?
Mendeleev Volcano is a stratovolcano about 882 metres high. Its fumaroles are located on the eastern and northern sides of the volcano.
What is a solfatara field?
A solfatara field is an area where volcanic steam and sulfur-rich gases escape through the ground. The Mendeleev Volcano fields are identified by this type of hydrothermal activity rather than by open lava flows.
What makes the Mendeleev Volcano fumaroles notable?
They are part of the hydrothermal system of a Kuril Islands stratovolcano and include four documented solfatara fields. Their clearly identifiable activity makes them useful for studying volcanic gases and geothermal processes on Kunashir.
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