Shiveluch Volcano
Shiveluch Volcano
Volcano
Country:
RussiaRegion:
Kamchatka
Other names:
ŠØŠøŠ²ŠµŠ»ŃŃ
Value:
Regional
Visit duration:
1 day
Price (adult):
free
Why Top:
Active volcano.
Description:
The northernmost active volcano in Kamchatka. The diameter of the base of the volcano is 45-50 km, the total area is at least 1300 kmĀ². It consists of the stratovolcano Old Shiveluch (contains andesites and basalts), an old depression – a caldera with a diameter of 9 km and the active crater Young Shiveluch, which produces emissions of hot lava and gas-ash clouds. Height: 3283 meters, Type: Stratovolcano, Status: Historical
Categories:
Volcano
Volcano
Tags:
Volcano
Topics:
Nature
Why visit:
Climbing
Views
Interesting:
Fitness level:
Best visit time:
January
February
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December
Access:
Foot
Roads:
No roads
Open:
Always
Info:
Clothing:
Special
Connection:
No connection
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