Volcanoes of Asia
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Paekdu Volcano - John Seach
North Korea
41.0 N, 128.08 E
summit elevation 2750 m
volcano type unknown
Mount Paekdu is the highest peak on the Korean Peninsula.
Minor seismic activity may have occurred in 1903, according to some Chinese sources. The mountain's height increased an average 3 millimeters per year between 1992-1998, indicating magma may be active under the volcano.
Paekdu Volcano Eruptions
1702, 1000