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Kiska: eruption history
Elevation1,220 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions4#53 of 165 in country
Latest eruption1990-06-01
Largest VEI3
Location52.10, 177.60
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
4
0
By VEI
1
2
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-01 | 2 | 1990 | Upper NW? flank |
| 1969-09-11 | 2 | 1969 | |
| 1964-03-18 | 0 | – | |
| 1962-01-24 | 3 | – | North flank (Sirius Point) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Segula | 38 km | 0 |
| Davidof | 52 km | 0 |
| Little Sitkin | 67 km | 2 |
| Buldir | 118 km | 0 |
| Semisopochnoi | 137 km | 6 |
| Gareloi | 249 km | 12 |
| Tanaga | 292 km | 6 |
| Takawangha | 302 km | 1 |
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.