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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