Ushkovsky

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Ushkovsky
Elevation 3,943 metres (12,936 feet)
Location Kamchatka, Russia
Coordinates 56.070° N 160.470° E
Type Compound volcano
Last eruption 1890

Ushkovsky (formerly known as Plosky) is a large volcanic massif located in the central part of Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. It is located at the northwestern end of the Kluchevskaya volcano group. The highest peak of this massif is Krestovsky (4108 m). Krestovsky is a stratovolcano, Ushkovsky is a shield volcano.

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