Kronotsky
| Kronotsky | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,527 m (11,572 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 2,736 m (8,976 ft) [1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 54°45′12″N 160°31′36″E / 54.75333°N 160.52667°ECoordinates: 54°45′12″N 160°31′36″E / 54.75333°N 160.52667°E [2] |
| Geography | |
  Kronotsky Russia | |
| Location | Kamchatka, Russia |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | February 1923 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | basic rock/snow climb |
Kronotsky (Russian: Кроноцкая сопка, Kronotskaya Sopka) is a major stratovolcano of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. It has a particularly symmetrical conical shape, comparable to Mount Fuji in Japan and to Mayon Volcano in the Philippines. The summit crater is plugged by a volcanic neck, and the summit itself is ice capped. It exhibits the classic radial drainage pattern, extending downward from its crater. Kronotsky is considered to be one of the most scenic volcanos in Kamchatka.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 Kamchatka Ultra-Prominent Peaks Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
- 1 2 "Kronotsky". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
External links
- "Kronotsky Volcano, Kamchatka" Oregonstate.edu.
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