Trident Volcano

Trident Volcano is an eroded volcanic complex on the Alaska Peninsula in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Up to 23 domes comprise the complex stratovolcano, with the greatest elevation of 6,115 feet. The most recent major activity produced a 3,599-foot dome in an amphitheater on the southwest flank of the southwest peak. Volcano Novarupta formed o…
Trident Volcano is an eroded volcanic complex on the Alaska Peninsula in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Up to 23 domes comprise the complex stratovolcano, with the greatest elevation of 6,115 feet. The most recent major activity produced a 3,599-foot dome in an amphitheater on the southwest flank of the southwest peak. Volcano Novarupta formed on its slopes in the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
  • Elevation: 6,115 ft (1,864 m)
  • Location: Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, U.S.
  • Parent range: Aleutian Range
  • Topo map: USGS Mount Katmai A-4
  • Mountain type: Stratovolcano
  • Volcanic arc/belt: Aleutian Arc
  • Last eruption: July 1974
Data from: en.wikipedia.org