Gamchen (Russian: Гамчен) is a complex volcano located in the southeastern part of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. It is composed of four stratovolcanoes.
| Gamchen | |
|---|---|
  Gamchen Location in Kamchatka Krai, Russia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,539 m (8,330 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,750 m (5,740 ft)[2] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 54°58′27″N 160°42′12″E / 54.97417°N 160.70333°E[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kamchatka, Russia |
| Parent range | Eastern Range |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Complex volcano |
| Last eruption | 550 BC |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Gamchen". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
- ^ a b "Russia: Kamchatka and the Russian Pacific Islands" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
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