Gamchen (Russian: Гамчен) is a complex volcano located in the southeastern part of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. It is composed of four stratovolcanoes.

Gamchen
Gamchen is located in Kamchatka Krai
Gamchen
Gamchen
Location in Kamchatka Krai, Russia
Highest point
Elevation2,539 m (8,330 ft)[1]
Prominence1,750 m (5,740 ft)[2]
ListingUltra
Coordinates54°58′27″N 160°42′12″E / 54.97417°N 160.70333°E / 54.97417; 160.70333[2]
Geography
LocationKamchatka, Russia
Parent rangeEastern Range
Geology
Mountain typeComplex volcano
Last eruption550 BC

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References

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  1. ^ "Gamchen". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  2. ^ a b "Russia: Kamchatka and the Russian Pacific Islands" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
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