Isanotski Peaks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Isanotski Peaks |
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Peak of Isanotski Peaks
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,106 ft (2,471 m) |
| Prominence | 5,831 ft (1,777 m) |
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 Isanotski Peaks
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Unimak Island, Alaska, U.S. |
| Parent range | Aleutian Range |
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| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Aleutian Arc |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Isanotski Peaks, also called Isanotski Volcano, is a large mountain on Unimak Island in Alaska, United States. People who live nearby sometimes call it "Ragged Jack." Unimak Island is the easternmost island in the Aleutian Islands.
Isanotski Peaks is an old stratovolcano. This means it is a type of volcano built up over time by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and rocks. It is located about 10 miles (16 km) east of Shishaldin Volcano. Shishaldin is the tallest peak in the Aleutian Islands. Isanotski Peaks stands very tall, often measured at 8,106 feet (2,471 meters).
About Isanotski Peaks
Isanotski Peaks is different from many other volcanoes in its area. Younger volcanoes often have a smooth, cone shape. But Isanotski has many rough, jagged peaks at its top. These sharp points make it look very rugged.
Climbing and Exploring
Because of its jagged top, climbing or skiing on Isanotski Peaks is quite difficult. It is much harder than climbing a smoother volcano like Shishaldin. The rough terrain makes it a challenge for adventurers.
The Mystery of Its Last Eruption
Some old records suggest that Isanotski might have erupted in 1825 and again in the 1840s. However, scientists who study volcanoes have looked closely at the area. They have only found proof of recent eruptions on Shishaldin Volcano. They have not found clear evidence of eruptions on Isanotski Peaks during the Holocene period (the last 11,700 years). This means that the exact date of Isanotski's last eruption is still a mystery.
