Mount Shishaldin

USA / Alaska / False Pass /
 mountain, volcano, National Natural Landmark
Shishaldin, highest volcano in the Aleutian Islands , is among the 10 most active volcanos in the world. This symmetrical stratovolcano on Unimak Island rises about 2,857 meters (9,372 feet)above sea level. Last eruption 2004. A summit crater emits a nearly continuous plume of steam.
Photograph dated 10 May 1994 by Chris Nye, courtesy of Geological and Geophysical Surveys, Alaska Division.
Post eruption view by Devon Ducharme is dated 10 August 2001.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Shishaldin
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Coordinates:   54°45'21"N   163°58'12"W

Comments

  • More information at: http://www.skimountaineer.com/ROF/ROF.php?name=Shishaldin http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=1101-36-
  • Transfixed by the symetry.
  • It was traditional to doff one's cap to Mt. Shishaldin when sailing through the area. Failure to show respect to "Old Moses" was considered bad luck.
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