Chagulak Island facts for kids
Chagulak Island is a small, uninhabited island in Alaska, United States. It is a volcano and part of a group of islands called the Islands of Four Mountains. This island is known for its tall, cone-shaped peak.
Discovering Chagulak Island
Chagulak Island is located in the Aleutian Islands of southwestern Alaska. It is a very small island, only about 1.9 miles (3 kilometers) wide. The island's highest point reaches 3,747 feet (1,142 meters) into the sky.
A Volcanic Island
Chagulak is a type of volcano known as a stratovolcano. These volcanoes are usually tall and cone-shaped. They are built up over time by many layers of hardened lava and ash.
Chagulak Island is close to another island called Amukta Island. A channel about 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) wide separates them. Even though they are separated by water, the two islands are actually connected underwater.
What We Know About Chagulak
Not much is known about Chagulak Island. Scientists have not recorded any volcanic eruptions from it. This means it has been quiet for a very long time.
Only a small amount of research has been done on the island. Scientists have studied some rocks from its north shore. This helps them understand what the volcano is made of.
Images for kids
-
Chagulak Island, seen from Amukta Island
-
Closeup of Chagulak Island
-
Coastal view with fog
-
View of Chagulak Island field crew (1990)
