CHINA-E
This volcano erupted on 1000 in NorthKorea where it released a signifant amount of explosivity , reaching a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 7 (VEI: 7). The VEI scale was developed by the USGS and is open-ended with the largest volcanoes in history given a magnitude 8. A value of 0 is given for non-explosive eruptions . This particular volcano, named Changbaishan is classified as a historical stratovolcano and is perched at an elevation of 2744ft.
Surface Geology
Underlying geological composition for the surrounding area.
Western Alaska Range - porphyry copperCretaceous porphyry prospects along the Kahiltna Basin-Peninsula terrane boundary
Pacific Margin - porphyry copper
Cretaceous through middle Tertiary volcanic and intrusive rocks representing a series of continental- and island-arc systems accreted and superimposed onto the paleomargin of northeast Asia.
Surface Lithology
Qv - Igneous - VolcanicYoungest volcanic rocks
Qv - Igneous - Volcanic
Youngest volcanic rocks
Qv - Igneous - Volcanic
Youngest volcanic rocks
Related USGS Publications
70159748 - 2016 - Unusually large tsunamis frequent a currently creeping part of the Aleutian megathrust
Latest Volcano Events
Recent Volcano activity from around the globe.
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Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EMISSION OF VA AND GASES
2019-02-16T11:37:30Z
Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EMISSION OF VA AND GASES ... VOLCANO: SABANCAYA 354006 ... Sabancaya volcano eruptions: -
Moderate mag. 5.3 earthquake - 262km NE of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal on Saturday, 16 ...
2019-02-16T07:07:30Z
Depth: 10.0 km. Epicenter latitude / longitude: 41.3292°N / 29.2389°W (Portugal) Nearest volcano: Corvo (240 km) Primary data source: USGS. -
Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: SPORADIC EMISSION
2019-02-16T05:26:15Z
Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: SPORADIC EMISSION. Saturday ... VOLCANO: SABANCAYA 354006 ... Sabancaya volcano eruptions: -
Light mag. 4.5 earthquake - MOROCCO on Saturday, 16 February
2019-02-16T04:47:20Z
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 34.88°N / 4.6°W (Morocco) Nearest volcano: Olot Field (1017 km) Primary data source: EMSC. [show map]. +−. 500 km. -
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2019-02-16T04:30:00Z
The 2014 U.S. Paralympic Alpine skier Lujan was given the nickname when he threw a temper tantrum on top of the actual volcano. Several years ... -
Karymsky Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20190216/0227Z FL100 EXTD SE REPORTED ...
2019-02-16T04:07:30Z
Karymsky Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20190216/0227Z FL100 EXTD SE REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 16/0330Z to 10000 ft (3000 m).
| Nearby Tsunamis | |
|---|---|
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7.6 mag |
SW.HONSHUISLAND 03-07-1927 T09:27:00 |
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7 mag |
SEAOFJAPAN 05-12-0701 T00:00:00 |
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6.3 mag |
SEAOFJAPAN 00-00-0123 T00:00:00 |
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6.6 mag |
KATSUYAMA 04-01-1726 T00:00:00 |
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7.6 mag |
SEIKAIDO 02-26-1961 T18:10:48.7 |
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7.6 mag |
HIUGANADA 10-30-1662 T14:00:00 |
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7.1 mag |
HIUGANADA 05-21-1929 T16:35:00 |
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6.7 mag |
SEAOFJAPAN 12-02-1996 T22:17:59.2 |
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6.7 mag |
KYUSHUISLAND 10-19-1996 T14:44:40.7 |
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7.1 mag |
SEIKAIDO 11-24-1899 T18:43:00 |
| Volcano Measurement | |
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| Volcano Stats | |
|---|---|
| year | 1000 |
| id | 51 |
| location | China-E |
| time | 1000 |
| latitude | 41.98 |
| type | Stratovolcano |
| vei | 7 |
| status | Historical |
| elevation | 2744 |
| name | Changbaishan |
| longitude | 128.08 |
| country | NorthKorea |
| Nearby Earthquakes | |
|---|---|
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7.4 mag |
CHINA:BOHAISEA 07-18-1969 T05:24:50 |
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7.5 mag |
CHINA:BOHAIGULF 06-13-1888 |
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6.0 mag |
CHINA:HEBEIPROVINCE:QIANAN,LAOTING 04-25-1568 |
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6.3 mag |
NORTHKOREA:PYONGYANG 0501 A.D. |
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5.5 mag |
CHINA:LIAONINGPROVINCE 12-11-1855 |
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6.0 mag |
CHINA:LIAONINGPROVINCE 07-19-1861 |
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6.3 mag |
CHINA:HEBEIPROVINCE 09-23-1945 T15:34:21 |
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5.7 mag |
NORTHKOREA:HAMHUNG 06-20-1727 |
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5.8 mag |
CHINA:LIAONINGPROVINCE 08-05-1940 T09:55:15 |
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5.0 mag |
CHINA:NORTHEASTERN:SANJIANFANG 11-29-1999 T04:10:40 |