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Kikhpinych Volcano - John Seach
Kamchatka, Russia
54.487 N, 160.253 E
summit elevation 1552 m
Stratovolcanoes
The volcano is located in central eastern Kamchatka.
It consists of a group of three volcanic centres.
Valley of Geysers
This is the second largest collection of geysers in the world. The 6 km long basin contains ninety geysers and many hot springs. On June 3, 2007 a large mudflow affected two thirds of the valley. The extent of damage has not been assessed.
Kikhpinych Volcano Eruptions
Zapadnyi cone: 4100-4200 years ago.
Savich cone: 1450 years ago.
Crab lava dome: several hundred years ago.