Fisher Caldera, Alaska, United States

About

Fisher Caldera is a crater located in Aleutians East county Alaska in the United States of America. It is at 54.6833333 latitude and -164.4044444 longitude. Fisher Caldera is at an elevation of 174 ft (571 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Unimak C-2".

Description

In west-central part of Unimak Island, Aleutian Is., containing many minor volcanic cones and one large and several small undrained lakes. 7 miles long.

History

Named for Bernard Fisher of the U.S. Geological Survey who lost his life in Umnak Pass while investigating the volcanic geology of the Aleutian Islands.

Location Details

Type of Place:Crater
Latitude:54.6833333
Longitude:-164.4044444
Elevation:174 ft / 571 m
County:Aleutians East
USGS Map Name:Unimak C-2

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