 The landslide extends over a length of and has a volume of less than ; other sources assume a volume of and a length of .The landslide occurred on the western slope of the volcano; Taunshits developed on the western slope of Uzon volcano and the resulting westward tilt of its basement may have predisposed the edifice towards collapsing westward.The landslide is responsible for the formation of the collapse crater on the summit.