Kronotsky (Russian: Кроноцкая сопка, Kronotskaya Sopka) is a major stratovolcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. It is located in Kronotsky Nature Reserve to the east of Lake Kronotskoye (the largest lake in Kamchatka[1]). 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 volcanoes in Kamchatka.[1] In the 20th century, the volcano had low activity, with occasional weak phreatic eruptions.[1]

Kronotsky
Kronotsky
Highest point
Elevation3,482 m (11,424 ft)[1]
Prominence2,736 m (8,976 ft)[2]
ListingUltra
Coordinates54°45′12″N 160°31′36″E / 54.75333°N 160.52667°E / 54.75333; 160.52667[1]
Geography
Kronotsky is located in Kamchatka Krai
Kronotsky
Kronotsky
Location in Russia
Kronotsky is located in Russia
Kronotsky
Kronotsky
Kronotsky (Russia)
LocationKamchatka, Russia
Parent rangeEastern Range
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Last eruptionFebruary 1923
Climbing
Easiest routebasic rock/snow climb

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Kronotsky". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  2. ^ Kamchatka Ultra-Prominent Peaks Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
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