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Koryaksky Volcano - John Seach
Kamchatka, Russia
53.32 N, 158.68 E
summit elevation 3456 m
stratovolcano
Koryaksky is a tall conical stratovolcano located NW of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. The volcano is considered one of the most beautiful in Kamchatka. It can be climbed in 4-8 day trips from Petropavlovsk. Crampons and ice axe are needed for this snow climb, as well as experience in mountaineering.
There are two glaciers on the eastern slope; 4.2 and 1 km in length.
An increase in seismic activity occurred at Koryaksky Volcano in December 2003.
Koryaksky Volcano Eruptions
1956-57, 1926, 1895-96.