
Tanaga (volcano) - Wikipedia
Tanaga (Aleut: Kusuuginax̂) [2][3] is a 5,924-foot (1,806 m) stratovolcano in the Aleutian Range of the U.S. state of Alaska. There have been three known eruptions since 1763. The most recent was in 1914 and produced lava flows. It sits west of another stratovolcano known as Mount Takawangha, which last erupted in 1550. [4] "Tanaga".
Alaska Volcano Observatory | Tanaga
Jan 29, 2024 · The northern half of the island is home to the Tanaga volcanic complex, comprising three main volcanic edifices. Tanaga volcano is the tallest of these (1,806 m or 5,925 ft) and lies in the center of the complex. The last known eruption of Tanaga occurred in 1914 and earlier eruptions were reported in 1763-1770, 1791, and 1829.
Tanaga Island - Wikipedia
Its highest point is volcano Mount Tanaga (Aleut: Kusuuginax̂ [2]) at 5,925 feet (1,806 metres). Tanaga Island measures 43 kilometres (27 miles) long and 38 kilometres (24 miles) wide. Tanaga Island is about 62 miles (100 kilometres) west of Adak Island, the nearest inhabited island. There are several large waterfalls on Tanaga Island.
Tanaga - Global Volcanism Program
Tanaga volcano, the second largest volcanic center of the central Aleutians, is the central and highest of three youthful stratovolcanoes oriented along a roughly E-W line at the NW tip of Tanaga Island.
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The current eruption of Great Sitkin Volcano began with a single explosive event in May 2021. The ongoing eruption of lava at the summit began shortly afterward, in July 2021. The volcano is monitored using local seismic and infrasound sensors, satellite data and web cameras, and regional infrasound and lightning networks.
View of Sajaka, Tanaga, and East Tanaga volcanoes (from left to right) as seen looking west from the summit of Takawangha volcano. These volcanoes compose the Tanaga volcanic cluster on the northern half
Alaska Volcano Observatory | Eruption Details - Tanaga 240000 yBP
Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for the Tanaga Volcanic Cluster, Tanaga Island, Alaska, 2007
Tanaga and Takawangha | Volcano World | Oregon State …
Aug 18, 2011 · Tanaga (foreground) and Takawangha (middle ground) are stratovolcanoes in the Aleutian arc. Tanaga (elevation: 5,924 feet; 1,806 m) last erupted in 1914, producing lava flows. Tanaga has had three known eruptions since 1763.
Officials warn Alaska volcano eruption possible after "a whole lot …
Mar 9, 2023 · Scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory are warning that it's possible there could be an eruption at Tanaga Volcano after earthquakes were recorded beneath the volcano's summit.
Alaska Volcano Dormant for Over a Century Could be About to …
Mar 10, 2023 · A volcano in Alaska that has laid dormant for over a century may be about to erupt. Tanaga, a 5,924-foot stratovolcano located in a remote area of the Aleutian Range, has been swarming with ...