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Asia / Russia / Shiveluch
Record SL-850514 · Wikidata Q48877

Shiveluch

Ultra
Elevation
3,283 m
10,771 ft
Prominence
3,168 m
Isolation
80.0 km
Coordinates
56.6536° N, 161.3630° E
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Shiveluch
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Description

Wikipedia

Shiveluch (Russian: Шивелуч, IPA: [ʂɨˈvʲeɫʊt͡ɕ]), also called Sheveluch, which originates from the name "suelich" which means "smoking mountain" in Itelmen, is the northernmost active volcano in Kamchatka Krai, Russia. It and Karymsky are Kamchatka's largest, most active and most continuously erupting volcanoes, as well as one of the most active on the planet. Shiveluch erupts around 0.015 km3 (0.0036 mi3) of magma per year, which causes frequent and large hot avalanches and lava dome formations at the summit. Volcanic ash emissions from this volcano often disrupt air traffic connecting the Asian and North American continents.

Best months

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Siveluc 2,445 m SW 241° 3.6 km