 | Tanaga volcano from the north (photo by Ron Bujok) |
Tanaga Volcano
5925 ft (1806 m) . |
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| Location: | Northwest tip of Tanaga Island in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska | ||
| Lat / Long: | 51.9° N, 178.1° W | ||
| Volcanic Type: | Stratovolcano | ||
| Volcanic Status: | Active, last eruption 1914 | ||
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| Skiable Vertical: | about 5900 ft (1800 m) | ||
| Administration: | Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge | ||
| Tanaga Island is one of the larger islands in the central Aleutians, and it is crowned at its northwest tip by a small chain of active stratovolcanoes, Sajaka, Tanaga, and Takawangha. Tanaga Volcano, itself a double cone, is the highest of the three and the highest point in the western Aleutians. Tanaga has been historically active, with several eruptions since the mid-18th century. Numerous coves and bays along the coast of the uninhabited island should offer a choice of landing sites for any visiting party. | |||
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Some useful links: Global Volcanism Program: Tanaga Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge |
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| Topographic map of Tanaga (1:250,000 scale) from USGS Gareloi Island and Adak <click to enlarge> |
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More photos and info about routes, access, etc. may be added in the future ... |
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