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Ushishur

Ushishur is a caldera with historic eruptions in 1710, 1769, and 1884. The 1769 eruption was submarine and from a vent near the center of the caldera bay. This eruption also formed a lava dome. An eruption in 7450 BC. Was associated with caldera collapse.


Latitude (DD)
47.52
Longitude (dd)
152.80
Elevation (m)
401
State (Province, etc)
Kuril Islands
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Country
Russia
Type
Caldera

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