Mount Recheshnoi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Recheshnoi |
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View, looking west, at the head of the Russian Bay valley of Mount Recheshnoi.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,509 ft (1,984 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Umnak, Alaska, U.S. |
| Parent range | Aleutian Range |
| Topo map | USGS Umnak A-2 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Aleutian Arc |
| Last eruption | 3000 years ago |
Mount Recheshnoi (also spelled Recheschnoi) is a large, old stratovolcano located on Umnak Island in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. It is a very old volcano, and much of it has been worn away by weather over time.
What Makes Mount Recheshnoi Special?
Mount Recheshnoi is known for its amazing hot springs and geysers. These are found mostly on its northeast side. This area is one of the hottest and largest places with natural heat in all of Alaska!
Geysers and Hot Springs
The area is called Geyser Bight. It has six different spots with hot springs. It also has two areas with fumaroles, which are vents that release steam and gases from the Earth. These are all located along a stream called Geyser Creek.
What's really cool is that this is the only place in Alaska where you can find natural geysers! In 1988, scientists found five active geysers here. Some of these geysers could shoot water up to 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) high! They also found nine natural fountains that could spray water up to 0.7 meters (about 2.3 feet) high.
Other hot spots are found at Hot Springs Cove and Partov Cove. These are on the narrow strip of land between Mount Recheshnoi and Mount Okmok.
When Did Mount Recheshnoi Last Erupt?
The last time Mount Recheshnoi erupted was about 3,000 years ago. This eruption happened on the side of the volcano.
