Nylgimelkin
Shield(s) in Russia
Key Facts
Elevation
1,764 m (5,787 ft)
Type
Shield(s)
Location
57.970°, 160.650°
Region
Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Basalt / Picro-Basalt
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
The basaltic Nylgimelkin (also known as Atlasov) shield volcano and the topographically higher but smaller shield of Novagrablenova are dwarfed by their neighbor, the glacier-clad Pleistocene Khuvkhoitun, the highest Quaternary volcano of the northern Sredinny Range. The two youthful shields were constructed on the W and NW flanks of Khuvkhoitun. Lava flows from them extend primarily to the west.
Cinder cones and a lava flow were erupted along a fissure at Nylgimelkin about 5,500 years ago.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
Rock Types
Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | Unknown | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI Unknown | Minor | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 5576 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
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Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 300650
- •Evidence: Eruption Dated
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
This cone formed at the top of Nylgimelkin, with the larger Pleistocene Khuvkhoitun volcano visible in the background. Lava flows from Nylgimelkin were erupted along a fissure about 5,500 years ago.
Copyrighted photo by Maria Pevzner, 2005 (Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow).
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.