Ekarma Volcano | John Seach

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Ekarma Island, Kurile Islands, Russia

48.95 N, 153.93 E
summit elevation 1170 m
stratovolcano

Ekarma Volcano is located in the northern Kurile Islands. The island contains two overlapping volcanoes, with the western one showing historical activity. The island summit is a lava dome which formed between 1767-69.

1980 Eruption
On 24th May 1980 an eruption was observed from a fishing boat. Ash emissions reached a height of 1 km.

Ekarma Volcano Eruptions

1980, 1767-69