Sabalan Volcano - (4811 m)

Iran / Ardabil / Meshkinshahr /
 volcano, summit, volcanic crater / caldera

Sabalan (Persian/Azerbaijani: سبلان) is an inactive stratovolcano in Ardabil province of northwestern Iran. It is the third highest mountain in Iran with a permanent crater lake formed at its summit. Sabalan has a ski resort (Alvares) and different tourist areas such as the Sarein spa. The mountain is known for its beautiful vistas, including the Shirvan gorge, where few climbers ever venture.
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Coordinates:   38°15'32"N   47°49'21"E
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