Mount Moffett

Mount Moffett

Mount Moffett is a mountainous stratovolcano that forms the summit of Adak Island of the Aleutian Islands in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its peak reaches . It is heavily glaciated and is made primarily of high alumina basalt and andesite. It has never had an eruption in recorded history. The southern flank of the mountain is assumed to be its youngest side. In comparison to other Aleutian stratovolcanoes, Moffett is a small vent, characteristic of its mixed composition.

Details

Topo
USGS Adak C-3
Type
Stratovolcano
Range
Aleutian Range
Location
Adak Island, Alaska, United States
Elevation Ft
3924
Last Eruption
1600 BCE (?)
Label Position
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