Sinarka

Sinarka (Russian: Синарка; Japanese: 黒岳; Kurodake) is a 934 m (3,064 ft) stratovolcano which forms the northern end of Shiashkotan Island, Kuril Islands, Russia, and is the island’s highest point. Historical eruptions have occurred at Sinarka during 1825–1750, 1846, 1855, and the last and largest from 1872 to 1878. Recent activity is hydrothermal, from a solfatara field with more than 100 fumaroles and several hot, geyser-like springs which erupt water up to 1.5 m (5 ft) high.

Sinarka
Satellite view of Sinarka.
Highest point
Elevation	934 m (3,064 ft)
Prominence	3064
Coordinates	48.875°N 154.175°E / 48.875; 154.175
Geography
Sinarka Sinarka in Russian Far East
Location	Shiashkotan, Kuril Islands, Russia
Geology
Mountain type	Stratovolcano
Last eruption	1878
Climbing
Easiest route	Southwest ridge (?)

A major eruption would not affect large populations; only three people are located within 10 km (6 mi).^[1] The main structure of the volcano consists of the main peak, and two sub-peaks with a mellow ridge descending to the southwest. The larger sub-peak could be considered its own peak, due to its 540 feet (160 m) of prominence.^[2]

Topographic map of Shiashkotan, with Sinarka forming the northern end

See also

• List of volcanoes in Russia