Bogoslof Island

Bogoslof Island or Agasagook Island (Aleut: Aĝasaaĝux̂) is the summit of a submarine stratovolcano at the south edge of the Bering Sea, 35 miles (56 km) northwest of Unalaska Island of the Aleutian Islands chain. It has a land area of 319.3 acres (1.292 km2) and is uninhabited. It is 1,040 meters (3,410 ft) long and 1,512 m (4,961 ft) wide, with a peak elevation of 490 feet (150 m). The stratovolcano rises about 6,000 ft (1,800 m) from the seabed, but the summit is the only part that projects above sea level. The island is believed to be relatively new, with the volcano being entirely below sea level before 1796, and most of the presently 300-acre island being formed by eruptions since 1900.

Bogoslof Island
Aerial view, looking south (1994)
Highest point
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates53°55′38″N 168°02′04″W
Geography
Alaska
LocationAleutian Islands, Alaska
Geology
Mountain typeSubmarine volcano
Volcanic arcAleutian Arc
Last eruptionDecember 20, 2016–August 30, 2017
U.S. National Natural Landmark
Designated1967
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