Volcanoes of Kamchatka
Overview
This is one of the most outstanding volcanic regions in the world, with a high density of active volcanoes, a variety of types, and a wide range of related features. The six sites included in the serial designation group together the majority of volcanic features of the Kamchatka peninsula. The interplay of active volcanoes and glaciers forms a dynamic landscape of great beauty. The sites contain great species diversity, including the world's largest known variety of salmonoid fish and exceptional concentrations of sea otter, brown bear and Stellar's sea eagle.
About Volcanoes of Kamchatka
The volcanoes of Kamchatka are a large group of volcanoes situated on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in eastern Russia. The Kamchatka River and the surrounding central side valley are flanked by large volcanic belts containing around 160 volcanoes, 29 of them still active. The peninsula has a high density of volcanoes and associated volcanic phenomena, with 29 active volcanoes being included in the six UNESCO World Heritage List sites in the Volcanoes of Kamchatka group, most of them on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Components(6 locations)
- •\Nalychevo\ Regional Nature Park765bis-003
- •\Bystrinsky\ Regional Nature Park765bis-004
- •Southern Kamchatka Wildlife Reserve765bis-002
- •\Kluchevskoy\ Regional Nature Park\765bis-006
- •Kronotsky Strict Nature Reserve (two parcels)765bis-001
- •Southern Kamchatka\ Regional Nature Park (two parcels)765bis-005
Details
- Countries
- Russian Federation
- ISO Codes
- RU
- Area
- 3,995,769.37 ha
- Coordinates
- 56.3333, 158.5000
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