Atlasov (volcano)

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Short description: Basaltic shield volcano on the Kamchatka peninsula, Russia
Atlasova
Atlasova is located in Kamchatka Krai
Atlasova
Atlasova
Location in Kamchatka Krai, Russia
Highest point
Elevation1,764 m (5,787 ft)
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] 57°58′N 160°39′E / 57.97°N 160.65°E / 57.97; 160.65
Geography
LocationKamchatka, Russia
Parent rangeMiddle Range
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano
Last eruption3550 BCE

Atlasova (also known as Atlasov or Nylgimelkin) is a basaltic shield volcano situated in Kamchatka.[1] It is named after Russian explorer Vladimir Atlasov.

See also

  • List of volcanoes in Russia

References




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