Golovnin

For other uses, see Golovnin (surname).

Golovnin
Highest point
Elevation	535 m (1,755 ft)
Coordinates	43.841°N 145.509°E / 43.841; 145.509
Geography
Golovnin Golovnin in Russian Far East
Location	Kunashir, Kuril Islands, Russia/Japan
Geology
Mountain type	Lava domes / Caldera
Last eruption	1848

Golovnin (Japanese: 泊山, Tomari-yama; Russian: вулкан Головнина) is a caldera located in the southern part of Kunashir Island, Kuril Islands, Russia/Japan. It is the southernmost volcano of the Kuril Islands.

The russian name is given after the Russian explorer Vasily Golovnin.

Golovnin Volcano

An eruption was confirmed in 1948. It is not ranked as an active volcano by the Japan Meteorological Agency.Tomariyama Volcanic activity since recorded history

See also

• List of volcanoes in Russia

References

• "Golovnin". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.