Mount Cleveland
Mount Cleveland is an active stratovolcano on the Chuginadec Islands in the Aleutian Islands, known for frequent eruptions and dramatic glacier-covered slopes.
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Geography
| Address | Mount Cleveland, Aleutian Islands, AK, USAMount Cleveland |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Alaska Range and Aleutian Islands |
| Subregion | Western Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Aleutians West Census Area |
| District | Chuginadec Islands |
| City | Gustafus |
| Neighborhood | Mount Cleveland |
| Postal Code | 99585 |
| Timezone | AmericaAdak |
| Latitude | 52.8 |
| Longitude | -177.58 |
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4:15 PM LOCAL TIMEMount Cleveland rises dramatically from the North Pacific as the most prominent volcano on the Chuginadec Islands. Its steep, glacier-clad slopes extend from a central caldera that has produced violent eruptions in the past. Though remote and seldom visited, it draws attention for its frequent activity, including ash plumes and occasional lava flows visible from aircraft and satellite. The surrounding North Pacific region is marked by harsh weather, high winds, and changing sea ice, while ascent and landing are generally restricted to specialized expeditions with appropriate permits and gear. Nearby operations and settlements are primarily based on aircraft access, and landing safety depends on weather, sea state, and volcanic activity.
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