St. George Volcano
Updated: May 16, 2024 15:23 GMT -
Volcanic field 288 m / 945 ft
Western Alaska, United States, 56.58°N / -169.58°W
Current status: (probably) extinct (0 out of 5)
Western Alaska, United States, 56.58°N / -169.58°W
Current status: (probably) extinct (0 out of 5)
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St. George volcano eruptions: None during the past 10,000 years
Less than few million years ago (Pleistocene)
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Background
St. George Island is comprised of Tertiary to late-Pleistocene cones and lava flows (Lee-Wong, in Wood and Kienle 1990). An eruption was reported NE of St. George in 1815 but "in spite of these assertations any present volcanic activity must be regarded as doubtful" (Barth 1956).---
Source: Smithsonian / GVP volcano information
St. George Volcano Photos
Markus, George and Marco observing the activity. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The St. George church at Emporio village. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Finally, we enjoy a very nice evening and dinner in the wonderfully cozy tavern of our friend George. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The St. George church on top of Pyrgos village on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
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