Zhupanovsky is a compound volcano located in Russia, standing at an elevation of 2,899 meters within a subduction zone and continental crust tectonic setting (greater than 25 km). According to the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program's official records, the volcano has a confirmed total of 16 eruptions spanning from deep antiquity through the 21st century CE.
Eruption History and Chronology
The historical and prehistoric record for Zhupanovsky includes activity dating back to 5050 BCE, which was identified through tephrochronology correlation methods. Over the centuries, recorded eruptions have occurred across multiple eras, ranging from the 51st century BCE up to recent decades in the 21st century CE.
Official records demonstrate that eruptions vary in magnitude and method of observation. While older prehistoric events rely heavily on tephrochronology, more recent centuries feature direct reports. For instance, an eruption took place on July 2, 1929, with a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 2.0. Later activity includes events documented at the Priemysh Crater, such as an eruption spanning from November 28, 2015, to March 25, 2016, reaching a VEI of 3.0, and a subsequent eruption on November 20, 2016, with a VEI of 2.0.
Distribution of Recorded Eruptions by Century
The confirmed eruption count of 16 is distributed across various time periods in the official record:
- 31st century BCE: 1 recorded eruption
- 51st century BCE: 1 recorded eruption
- 3rd century BCE: 1 recorded eruption
- 1st century BCE: 1 recorded eruption
- 10th century CE: 1 recorded eruption
- 18th century CE: 1 recorded eruption
- 19th century CE: 1 recorded eruption
- 20th century CE: 5 recorded eruptions
- 21st century CE: 4 recorded eruptions
Out of the total confirmed eruptions, 11 have associated Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) observations, with the largest recorded VEI reaching 3.0. The latest recorded eruption in the official database concluded on November 20, 2016.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Zhupanovsky located?
Zhupanovsky is located in Russia at an elevation of 2,899 meters in a subduction zone and continental crust tectonic setting.
How many recorded eruptions does Zhupanovsky have?
The official Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program record confirms 16 eruptions for Zhupanovsky.
When was Zhupanovsky's latest recorded eruption?
The latest recorded eruption in the official dataset occurred on November 20, 2016.
What is the largest recorded VEI for Zhupanovsky?
The largest recorded Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) for Zhupanovsky is 3.0.
Image credits
- Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC — Wikimedia Commons source — Public domain
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.