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Semisopochnoi Volcano

volcano, Alaska, United States

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Semisopochnoi Volcano is an active stratovolcano located in the Rat Islands of Alaska, United States. It reaches an elevation of 4,005 feet (1,221 meters) and is part of the Aleutian Islands chain. The volcano has experienced multiple eruptions since the 18th century, and the surrounding region remains seismically active. The Rat Islands are situated within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.

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