Golovnin
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Golovnin (Japanese: 泊山, Tomari-yama; Russian: вулкан Головнина) is a caldera located in the southern part of Kunashir Island, Kuril Islands, Russia/Japan. It is the southernmost volcano of the Kuril Islands.
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Golovnin | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
Coordinates | 43.841°N 145.509°E / 43.841; 145.509 |
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Location | Kunashir, Kuril Islands, Russia/Japan |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Lava domes / Caldera |
Last eruption | 1848 |
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The russian name is given after the Russian explorer Vasily Golovnin.
An eruption was confirmed in 1948. It is not ranked as an active volcano by the Japan Meteorological Agency.Tomariyama Volcanic activity since recorded history