Simushir
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Simushir (Russian: Симушир, Japanese: 新知島) is a volcanic island, part of Kuril Islands in Russia, located at . A series of (extinct) volcanoes form the structure of this highly elongated island. A partly submerged, 7.5 km wide caldera is situated at the northeastern tip of the island. Down to the southwest lies Zavaritzki Caldera, with three calderas contained within each other.
The Brouton Bay located at the northeastern tip of the island was used by the Soviet Navy as a secret submarine base. It was build in 1987 and abandoned in 1994. The remains of the base can be seen clearly on satellite images. A very interesting adventure story about that place can be found here: http://www.theoceanadventure.com/KIIE/KI8.html
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