Mount Shishaldin is the highest point of Unimak Island in the Aleutians, rising 9,373 feet (2,857 m). It is described as one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world.[1]
| Elevation | 9,373 ft |
|---|---|
| Location | Unimak Island, Aleutians |
| Neighbours | Isanotski, Roundtop, Pogromni |
| Monitoring | See Alaska Volcano Observatory |
Location
The volcano dominates Unimak Island, the largest island in the Aleutians. Photographs from Unimak Pass show it alongside Isanotski, Roundtop and Pogromni peaks. Mount Westdahl, a stratovolcano, rises to 5,426 feet on the same island.[1]
Activity
The source describes Shishaldin as one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world. Volcano monitoring in the Aleutians is described in the entry on the Alaska Volcano Observatory.[1]
FAQs
How tall is Shishaldin? 9,373 feet.
Where is it? Unimak Island in the Aleutians.
Is it active? It is described as among the ten most active volcanoes in the world.
Sources
Key facts
- Unimak Island
- 9,373 ft
- Highly active
Quick checkHeight?Show answer
9,373 feet.
Sources
- Wikipedia. Unimak Island. 2026 (accessed 2026-11-12)
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