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Ararat: eruption history
Elevation5,165 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions3#2 of 7 in country
Latest eruption1840-07-02
Largest VEI3
Location39.70, 44.30
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
1
0
0
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840-07-02 | 3 | – | Upper northern flank |
| 550 BCE | – | – | Summit (?) and north flank |
| 2450 BCE | – | – | NW flank |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenduruk Dagi | 53 km | 2 |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | 88 km | 1 |
| Aragats | 93 km | 0 |
| Vaiyots-Sar | 103 km | 1 |
| Porak | 128 km | 2 |
| Tskhouk-Karckar | 145 km | 1 |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | 211 km | 0 |
| Nemrut Dagi | 213 km | 26 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.