Titila
Shield(s) in Russia
Key Facts
Elevation
1,523 m (4,997 ft)
Type
Shield(s)
Location
57.406°, 160.108°
Region
Central Kamchatka Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Basalt / Picro-Basalt
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
Titila is a small basaltic shield volcano NW of Lake Glubokoye, west of the crest of the central Sredinny Range. Lava flows radiate from two summit craters, and cinder cones are prominent on its southern flank. Titila overlaps to the W with another small shield volcano, Rassoshina, along with other features in the Sedanka Lava Field to the south.
The latest known eruption took place about 2,500 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 | 2576 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Northwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 300560
- •Evidence: Eruption Dated
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Titila volcano is viewed looking towards the SE. It started to erupt in the late Pleistocene and was active about 10,000-8,000 and 3,000-2,500 years ago. A flank vent (forming the peak to the right) formed during the early Holocene. Its lava flows dammed a river to form Glubokoye Lake to the right.
Copyrighted photo by Maxim Portnyagin (Holocene Kamchataka volcanoes; http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/volcanoes/holocene/main/main.htm).
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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.