Volcano Koryakskaya (height 3456 meters)
Russia /
Kamcatka /
Mokhovaya, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy-50, Vilyuchinsk /
World
/ Russia
/ Kamcatka
/ Mokhovaya, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy-50, Vilyuchinsk
, 28 km from center (Вилючинск)
World / Russia / Kamchatka
volcano, stratovolcano
Koryaksky or Koryakskaya Sopka (russ: Коря́кская со́пка) is a volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in the far east of Russia. It lies within sight of Kamchatka Krai's administrative center, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Together with neighbouring Avachinsky, it has been designated a Decade Volcano, worthy of particular study in light of its history of explosive eruptions and proximity to populated areas.
The volcano has probably been active for tens of thousands of years. Geological records indicate that there have been three major eruptions in the last 10,000 years, at 5500 BC, 1950 BC and 1550 BC. These three eruptions seem to have been mainly effusive, generating extensive lava flows.
The volcano has probably been active for tens of thousands of years. Geological records indicate that there have been three major eruptions in the last 10,000 years, at 5500 BC, 1950 BC and 1550 BC. These three eruptions seem to have been mainly effusive, generating extensive lava flows.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koryaksky
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Coordinates: 53°19'18"N 158°42'20"E
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