Stratovolcanoes

Atka Volcanic Complex

Atka Volcanic Complex (United States) is a stratovolcano. It rises to 1,518 m above sea level. The GVP records 11 confirmed eruptions in the Holocene, the latest in 2025.

Elevation
1,518 m
Last eruption
2025
Confirmed eruptions
11
Max VEI
3
Country
United States
Location
52.33° N, 174.14° W
Region (GVP)
Aleutian Ridge Volcanic Arc
GVP type
Stratovolcano(es)
Tectonic setting
Subduction zone / Intermediate crust (15-25 km)
Main rock type
Basalt / Picro-Basalt

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Other volcanoes and strong earthquakes within 300 km

Eruption history

VEI – Volcanic Explosivity Index: 0 = lava outpouring, 4 = like Eyjafjallajökull 2010, 6 = like Pinatubo 1991, 7 = like Tambora 1815. The scale is logarithmic – each step is about 10 times more material.

StartEndVEIVent and dating
20 February 2025 25 April 2025 1 Observations: Reported
27 March 2024 27 March 2024 1 Observations: Reported
25 November 2006 3 March 2007 1 Observations: Reported
23 February 2005 5 May 2005 1 Observations: Reported
23 June 2004 4 July 2004 1 Observations: Satellite (visual)
24 June 2002 5 July 2002 1 Observations: Photo / Video
8 May 1998 8 July 1998 3 Observations: Reported
4 March 1987 19 March 1987 2 Observations: Reported
25 August 1973 — 0 Observations: Reported
2 July 1907 — ? Observations: Reported
2 July 1812 — 3 Sarichef or more probably Kliuchef · Observations: Reported

Data: Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution (#311160)