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  • Seismically Monitored: No
  • Color Code: UNASSIGNED
  • Alert Level: UNASSIGNED
  • Elevation: 1575m (5167ft)
  • Latitude: 57.2019
  • Longitude: -156.7467
  • Smithsonian VNum: 312120
  • Nearby Towns:
    • Ugashik 32 mi (52 km) NW
    • Kanatak 37 mi (59 km) NE
    • Pilot Point 40 mi (64 km) NW
    • Port Heiden 73 mi (117 km) SW
    • Egegik 74 mi (119 km) NW

    Distance from Anchorage: 368 mi (592 km)

Description

From Wood and Kienle (1990) [1] : "Kialagvik volcano is a small (~5 cubic km), poorly known central-vent volcano adjacent to, and in the same arc segment as Chiginagak volcano. The volcano is informally named after the Eskimo word for the adjacent Wide Bay. The published geologic map is at 1:250,000 scale; owing to remoteness and extensive snow and ice cover, little additional work has been done.
"The volcano is constructed partly on and adjacent to older, early Quaternary (?) or Tertiary hypabyssal and extrusive rocks from other vents; consequently, the exact extent of the deposits properly assigned to the Kialagvik vent is uncertain. Probable Kialagvik deposits comprise lava flows of andesitic composition and overlying dacitic block-and-ash flow deposits similar in composition to the Holocene (?) dome. Except for lacking an exposed stratovolcano edifice, Kialagvik has probably been most similar in eruptive style to Yantarni volcano to the southwest."

Name Origin

"Kialagvik volcano" is an informal name, derived from nearby Kialagvik Creek.

References Cited

[1] Volcanoes of North America: United States and Canada, 1990

Wood, C. A., and Kienle, Juergen, (eds.), 1990, Volcanoes of North America: United States and Canada: New York, Cambridge University Press, 354 p.

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Map References

Volcanoes of Alaska, 1998

Nye, C. J., Queen, Katherine, and McCarthy, A. M., 1998, Volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular IC 0038, unpaged, 1 sheet, scale 1:4,000,000, available at http://www.dggs.dnr.state.ak.us/pubs/pubs?reqtype=citation&ID=7043 .
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC shelf

Volcanoes of Alaska, 1995

Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 1995, Volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular IC 0038, unpaged, 1 sheet, scale 1:4,000,000.

Geothermal resources of the Aleutian Arc, 1993

Motyka, R. J., Liss, S. A., Nye, C. J., and Moorman, M. A., 1993, Geothermal resources of the Aleutian Arc: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report PR 0114, 17 p., 4 sheets, scale 1:1,000,000.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC shelf

Holocene volcanoes of the Aleutian Arc, Alaska, 1993

March, G. D., 1993, Holocene volcanoes of the Aleutian Arc, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public-Data File PDF 93-85, unpaged, 1 sheet, scale 1:2,000,000.

Map and tables showing geochronology and whole-rock geochemistry of selected samples, Ugashik and part of Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1992

Wilson, F.H., and Shew, Nora, 1992, Map and tables showing geochronology and whole-rock geochemistry of selected samples, Ugashik and part of Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF-1539-E, 34 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:250,000.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC file cabinet

Mineral and energy resource assessment maps of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay and western Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1989

Church, S. E., Detterman, R. L., and Wilson, F. H., 1989, Mineral and energy resource assessment maps of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay and western Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF 1539-I, unpaged, 2 plates, scale 1:63,360.

Maps showing aeromagnetic survey and geologic interpretation of the Ugashik and part of the Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1988

Case, J. E., Detterman, R. L., Wilson, F. H., Chuchel, B. A., and Yount, M. E., 1988, Maps showing aeromagnetic survey and geologic interpretation of the Ugashik and part of the Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF 1539-D, 12 p., 2 plates, scale 1:250,000.

Quaternary geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and western part of Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1987

Detterman, R. L., Wilson, F. H., Yount, M. E., and Miller, T. P., 1987, Quaternary geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and western part of Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map I 1801, unpaged, 1 sheet, scale 1:250,000, available online at http://www.dggs.dnr.state.ak.us/pubs/pubs?reqtype=citation&ID=12928 .

Geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and western part of Karluk quadrangle, Alaska, 1987

Detterman, R. L., Case, J. E., Wilson, F. H., and Yount, M. E., 1987, Geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and western part of Karluk quadrangle, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map I 1685, unpaged, 1 plate, scale 1:250,000.

Map showing distribution, composition, and age of Late Cenozoic volcanic centers in Alaska, 1986

Luedke, R. G., and Smith, R. L., 1986, Map showing distribution, composition, and age of Late Cenozoic volcanic centers in Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map I 1091-F, unpaged, 3 sheets, scale 1:1,000,000.

Generalized geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and part of the Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1983

Detterman, R. L., Case, J. E., Wilson, F. H., Yount, M. E., and Allaway, W. H. Jr., 1983, Generalized geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and part of the Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF 1539-A, unpaged, 1 sheet, scale 1:250,000.

Preliminary maps showing interpretation of Landsat imagery of the Ugashik and Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1981

LeCompte, J. R., 1981, Preliminary maps showing interpretation of Landsat imagery of the Ugashik and Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 81-0776, unpaged, 2 plates, scale 1:250,000.

References

Proximity to active volcanoes enhances glacier velocity, 2024

Mallalieu, J., Barr, I.D., Spagnolo, M., Mullan, D.J., Symeonakis, E., Edwards, B.R., and Martin, M.D., 2024, Proximity to active volcanoes enhances glacier velocity: Communications Earth & Environment v. 5, 679. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-024-01826-5
Full-text PDF 1.3 MB

Geologic database of information on volcanoes in Alaska (GeoDIVA), 2022

Cameron, C.E., Crass, S.W., and AVO Staff, eds, 2022, Geologic database of information on volcanoes in Alaska (GeoDIVA): Alaska Division of Geologic and Geophysical Surveys Digital Data Series 20, https://doi.org/10.14509/geodiva, https://doi.org/10.14509/30901.

2018 update to the U.S. Geological Survey national volcanic threat assessment, 2018

Ewert, J.W., Diefenbach, A.K., and Ramsey, D.W., 2018, 2018 update to the U.S. Geological Survey national volcanic threat assessment: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2018-5140, 40 p., https://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2018/5140/sir20185140.pdf.

Alaska Volcano Observatory image database, 2016

Cameron, C.E., and Snedigar, S.F., 2016, Alaska Volcano Observatory image database: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Digital Data Series 13, https://www.avo.alaska.edu/images/. https://doi.org/10.14509/29689.

Preliminary database of Quaternary vents in Alaska, 2014

Cameron, C.E., and Nye, C.J., 2014, Preliminary database of Quaternary vents in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 153, 11 p., doi:10.14509/27357 .

Preliminary spreadsheet of eruption source parameters for volcanoes of the world, 2009

Mastin, L.G., Guffanti, Marianne, Ewert, J.E., and Spiegel, Jessica, 2009, Preliminary spreadsheet of eruption source parameters for volcanoes of the world: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2009-1133, v. 1.2, 25 p., available at http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2009/1133/ .

System for ranking relative threats of U.S. volcanoes, 2007

Ewert, John, 2007, System for ranking relative threats of U.S. volcanoes: Natural Hazards Review, v. 8, n. 4, p. 112-124.

An assessment of volcanic threat and monitoring capabilities in the United States: framework for a National Volcano Early Warning System NVEWS, 2005

Ewert, J.W., Guffanti, Marianne, and Murray, T.L., 2005, An assessment of volcanic threat and monitoring capabilities in the United States: framework for a National Volcano Early Warning System NVEWS: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2005-1164, 62 p.
full-text PDF 2.90 MB

Volcanoes of the world: an illustrated catalog of Holocene volcanoes and their eruptions, 2003

Siebert, L., and Simkin, T., 2002-, Volcanoes of the world: an illustrated catalog of Holocene volcanoes and their eruptions: Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program Digital Information Series GVP-3, http://volcano.si.edu/search_volcano.cfm, unpaged internet resource.

Bibliography of information on Alaska volcanoes, 2003

Cameron, C. E., Triplehorn, J. H., and Robar, C. L., 2003, Bibliography of information on Alaska volcanoes: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication MP 131, 1 CD-ROM.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC file cabinet

May-August 1999, 1999

Alaska Volcano Observatory, 1999, May-August 1999: Alaska Volcano Observatory Bimonthly Report, v. 11, n. 3 and 4, 39 p.
Part 1 PDF 399 KB
Part 2 PDF 831 KB
Part 3 PDF 736 KB
Part 4 PDF 41 KB
Part 5 PDF 91 KB

Volcanoes of Alaska, 1998

Nye, C. J., Queen, Katherine, and McCarthy, A. M., 1998, Volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular IC 0038, unpaged, 1 sheet, scale 1:4,000,000, available at http://www.dggs.dnr.state.ak.us/pubs/pubs?reqtype=citation&ID=7043 .
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC shelf

Stratigraphic framework of the Alaska Peninsula, 1996

Detterman, R. L., Case, J. E., Miller, J. W., Wilson, F. H., and Yount, M. E., 1996, Stratigraphic framework of the Alaska Peninsula: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1969-A, 74 p.
full-text PDF 2.7 MB

Volcanoes of Alaska, 1995

Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 1995, Volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular IC 0038, unpaged, 1 sheet, scale 1:4,000,000.

Volcanoes of the world [2nd edition], 1994

Simkin, Tom, and Siebert, Lee, 1994, Volcanoes of the world [2nd edition]: Tucson, Arizona, Geoscience Press, 349 p.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC shelf

Quaternary volcanism in the Alaska Peninsula and Wrangell Mountains, Alaska, 1994

Miller, T. P., and Richter, D. H., 1994, Quaternary volcanism in the Alaska Peninsula and Wrangell Mountains, Alaska: in Plafker, George, Jones, D. L., and Berg, H. C., (eds.), The Geology of Alaska, Geological Society of America The Geology of North America series v. G-1, p. 759-779.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC file cabinet

Geothermal resources of the Aleutian Arc, 1993

Motyka, R. J., Liss, S. A., Nye, C. J., and Moorman, M. A., 1993, Geothermal resources of the Aleutian Arc: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report PR 0114, 17 p., 4 sheets, scale 1:1,000,000.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC shelf

Holocene volcanoes of the Aleutian Arc, Alaska, 1993

March, G. D., 1993, Holocene volcanoes of the Aleutian Arc, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public-Data File PDF 93-85, unpaged, 1 sheet, scale 1:2,000,000.

Map and tables showing geochronology and whole-rock geochemistry of selected samples, Ugashik and part of Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1992

Wilson, F.H., and Shew, Nora, 1992, Map and tables showing geochronology and whole-rock geochemistry of selected samples, Ugashik and part of Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF-1539-E, 34 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:250,000.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC file cabinet

The Alaska Mineral Resource Assessment Program: background information to accompany folio of geologic and resource maps of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and western Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1990

Detterman, R. L., Case, J. E., Church, S. E., Frisken, J. G., Wilson, F. H., and Yount, M. E., 1990, The Alaska Mineral Resource Assessment Program: background information to accompany folio of geologic and resource maps of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and western Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Circular C 1046, 14 p.

Volcanoes of North America: United States and Canada, 1990

Wood, C. A., and Kienle, Juergen, (eds.), 1990, Volcanoes of North America: United States and Canada: New York, Cambridge University Press, 354 p.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC shelf

Mineral and energy resource assessment maps of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay and western Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1989

Church, S. E., Detterman, R. L., and Wilson, F. H., 1989, Mineral and energy resource assessment maps of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay and western Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF 1539-I, unpaged, 2 plates, scale 1:63,360.

Maps showing aeromagnetic survey and geologic interpretation of the Ugashik and part of the Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1988

Case, J. E., Detterman, R. L., Wilson, F. H., Chuchel, B. A., and Yount, M. E., 1988, Maps showing aeromagnetic survey and geologic interpretation of the Ugashik and part of the Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF 1539-D, 12 p., 2 plates, scale 1:250,000.

Quaternary geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and western part of Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1987

Detterman, R. L., Wilson, F. H., Yount, M. E., and Miller, T. P., 1987, Quaternary geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and western part of Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map I 1801, unpaged, 1 sheet, scale 1:250,000, available online at http://www.dggs.dnr.state.ak.us/pubs/pubs?reqtype=citation&ID=12928 .

Geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and western part of Karluk quadrangle, Alaska, 1987

Detterman, R. L., Case, J. E., Wilson, F. H., and Yount, M. E., 1987, Geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and western part of Karluk quadrangle, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map I 1685, unpaged, 1 plate, scale 1:250,000.

Map showing distribution, composition, and age of Late Cenozoic volcanic centers in Alaska, 1986

Luedke, R. G., and Smith, R. L., 1986, Map showing distribution, composition, and age of Late Cenozoic volcanic centers in Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map I 1091-F, unpaged, 3 sheets, scale 1:1,000,000.

Generalized geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and part of the Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1983

Detterman, R. L., Case, J. E., Wilson, F. H., Yount, M. E., and Allaway, W. H. Jr., 1983, Generalized geologic map of the Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and part of the Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF 1539-A, unpaged, 1 sheet, scale 1:250,000.

Preliminary results of potassium-argon age determinations from the Ugashik Quadrangle, Alaska Peninsula, 1982

Wilson, F. H., and Shew, Nora, 1982, Preliminary results of potassium-argon age determinations from the Ugashik Quadrangle, Alaska Peninsula: in Coonrad, W. L., (ed.), The United States Geological Survey in Alaska: accomplishments in 1980 U.S. Geological Survey Circular C 0844, p. 86-87.

Volcanoes of the world, 1981

Simkin, Tom, Siebert, Lee, McClelland, Lindsay, Bridge, David, Newhall, Christopher, and Latter, J. H., 1981, Volcanoes of the world: Stroudsburg, PA, Hutchinson Publishing Company, 233 p.

Preliminary maps showing interpretation of Landsat imagery of the Ugashik and Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1981

LeCompte, J. R., 1981, Preliminary maps showing interpretation of Landsat imagery of the Ugashik and Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 81-0776, unpaged, 2 plates, scale 1:250,000.

Transverse tectonic boundaries near Kodiak Island, 1981

Fisher, M. A., Bruns, T. R., and vonHuene, Roland, 1981, Transverse tectonic boundaries near Kodiak Island: Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 92, p. 10-18.

Alaska Peninsula volcanoes, 1980

Unknown, 1980, Alaska Peninsula volcanoes [abs.]: in Geological Survey Research 1980, U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper PP 1175, p. 60.

Comprehensive tables giving physical data and thermal energy estimates for young igneous systems of the United States, 1978

Smith, R. L., Shaw, H. R., Luedke, R. G., and Russell, S. L., 1978, Comprehensive tables giving physical data and thermal energy estimates for young igneous systems of the United States: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 78-0925, p. 1-25.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC shelf

"New" volcanoes in the Aleutian volcanic arc, 1976

Miller, T. P., and Smith, R. L., 1976, "New" volcanoes in the Aleutian volcanic arc [abs.]: in Cobb, E. H., (ed.), The United States Geological Survey in Alaska: accomplishments during 1975, U.S. Geological Survey Circular C 0733, p. 11.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC file cabinet

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