Koryaksky
Koryaksky or Koryakskaya Sopka (Russian: Коря́кская со́пка) is an active volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East. It lies within sight of Kamchatka Krai's administrative center, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Together with neighbouring Avachinsky, it is considered a Decade Volcano, worthy of particular study in light of its history of explosive eruptions and proximity to populated areas.
| Koryaksky | |
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Koryaksky volcano towering over Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in September 2014. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,456 m (11,339 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,999 m (9,839 ft) Ranked 91st |
| Isolation | 199 km (124 mi) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 53°19′15″N 158°42′45″E |
| Geography | |
Koryaksky Location in Kamchatka Krai, Russia | |
| Location | Kamchatka, Russia |
| Parent range | Eastern Range |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 2008 to 2009 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Basic rock/snow climb |
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