The Klyuchevskoy volcano, the highest active volcano in the Northern Hemisphere, erupted following a powerful earthquake of 8.8 magnitude that occurred off the eastern coast of Russia
What does it entail?
Klyuchevskoy, or Klyuchevskaya Sopka, is a stratovolcano recognized for its sharp conical form and significant volcanic activity.
Place:
Located on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, approximately 100 km from the Bering Sea.
A section of the “Ring of Fire,” an area characterized by frequent seismic activity and volcanic eruptions.
Main Characteristics:
Elevation: 4,750 meters (15,584 feet) and the highest active volcano in Eurasia.
Eruption History: Initially documented in 1697 and has been nearly continuously active ever since.
UNESCO Status: An essential component of the World Heritage Site of Kamchatka's volcanoes.
Concerning the Kamchatka Peninsula:
What does it mean?
A vast peninsula located in the far eastern part of Russia, situated between the Sea of Okhotsk to the west and the Bering Sea/Pacific Ocean to the east.
Geographical Characteristics:
Extends 1,200 km from north to south and 480 km from east to west, with a total area of roughly. 370,000 square kilometers.
Boasting 127 volcanoes, including 29 that are active, along with geysers, hot springs, and geothermal areas.
Overshadowed by two primary mountain ranges: Sredinny (Central) and Vostochny (Eastern).
Environmental and Weather Observations
Vegetation of the tundra: lichens, mosses, and Kamchatka alder.
Wooded lowlands host birch, larch, poplar, and willow trees.
Severe sub-Arctic weather marked by frigid snowy winters and mild, moist summers.
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