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.
-
Under the Volcano celebrates 30 years of business
2019-09-16T21:11:15Z
Under the Volcano, located at 2349 Bissonnet St., Houston, will celebrate 30 years of business with a special event on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 7 ... -
Light mag. 4.3 earthquake - 16 km of Takht, Hormozgan (Iran) on Monday, 16 September 2019 ...
2019-09-16T20:15:00Z
Nearest volcano: Qal'eh Hasan Ali (220 km) Primary data source: IRSC Estimated released energy: 1.8*10^11 J (49.4 MWh / 42.5 tons of TNT) [learn ... -
This Tech Could Completely Change How We Predict Volcanic Eruptions
2019-09-16T19:18:45Z
On July 19, 2008, volcanologists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory were stunned to see evidence of an eruption at Okmok Volcano in the remote ... -
Scots scientists unearth secrets of the Earth's crust on Greenland
2019-09-16T18:56:15Z
Now Scottish university scientists believe volcanoes on Greenland, believed to be some of the oldest on earth, could provide new insights into how ... -
Light mag. 4.7 earthquake - 23 km of Jirandeh, Gilan on Monday, 16 September 2019 ...
2019-09-16T17:41:29Z
Nearest volcano: Damavand (209 km) Primary data source: IRSC Estimated released energy: 7.1*10^11 J (197 MWh / 169 tons of TNT) [learn more]. -
Global Peripheral vascular device Market 2019 – Abbott Vascular, Bayer Healthcare, Volcano ...
2019-09-16T16:51:57Z
Some of the Major worldwide Peripheral vascular device Market 2019 Players Are: Abbott Vascular, Bayer Healthcare, Volcano Corporation, Teleflex ...
| Nearby Tsunamis | |
|---|---|
|
7.1 mag |
RYUKYUISLANDS 10-18-1995 T10:37:26.3 |
|
7.5 mag |
RYUKYUISLANDS 06-24-1901 T00:00:00 |
|
8 mag |
RYUKYUISLANDS 06-15-1911 T14:26:00 |
|
6.8 mag |
RYUKYUISLANDS 10-19-1995 T02:41:36.1 |
|
6.6 mag |
RYUKYUISLANDS 07-18-1961 T14:04:00 |
|
6.6 mag |
KYUSHUISLAND 10-18-1996 T10:50:20.8 |
|
6.7 mag |
JAPAN 11-13-2015 T20:51:03 |
|
7.1 mag |
SEIKAIDO 01-12-1914 T09:28:00 |
|
6.5 mag |
N.KAGOSHIMABAY 07-20-0766 T00:00:00 |
|
7.6 mag |
SEIKAIDO 02-26-1961 T18:10:48.7 |
| Volcano Measurement | |
|---|---|
| |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
|
6.3 mag |
NORTHKOREA:KAESONG 08-01-1385 |
|
6.3 mag |
JAPAN:HONSHU:ISHIKAWA,TOYAMA,NIIGATA 02-07-1993 T13:27:42 |
|
6.0 mag |
CHINA:SHANDONGPROVINCE 05-23-1948 T09:13:18 |
|
6.7 mag |
JAPAN:HONSHU:WCOAST 03-25-2007 T00:41:57 |
|
6.4 mag |
JAPAN:SW.HONSHUISLAND 06-29-1799 |
|
6.5 mag |
SOUTHKOREA:CHUNGCHONG 09-12-1700 |
|
6.6 mag |
JAPAN:KATSUYAMA 04-01-1726 |
|
7.0 mag |
CHINA:SHANDONGPROVINCE 06-01--070 |
|
5.4 mag |
SOUTHKOREA:POHANG 11-15-2017 T05:29:32 |
|
7.3 mag |
JAPAN:HONSHU:SW 03-07-1927 |