Volcano Mutnovsky
Mutnovsky volcano is a unique volcano located in the Kamchatka and Petropavlovsk regions, the distance to the nearest city is more than 70 km. Locals can see the volcano very clearly, but an ordinary person is unlikely to be able to distinguish an ordinary mountain from a volcano from this distance. This can be done by experienced climbers and tourists.
General information
The height of Mutnovsky Volcano has reached 2,322 meters. This mountain is considered one of the most living volcanoes in the whole of Kamchatka. If you look closely, you can always see columns of steam above the crater, they can reach a height of 1,000 meters. Part of the volcano is under the protection of local authorities, as a small piece of Mutnovsk is located on the territory of a protected natural park. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in the volcanoes of Kamchatka category. There are other volcanoes near Mutnovsky Volcano.
Description of the volcano
Mutnovsky volcano is considered unique due to its structure and history of origin. Today it is a mountain range, which was formed from 4 cones. But the two cones that are most different are those formed as a result of several eruptions of the Mutnovsky Volcano. The diameter of these craters reaches two kilometers, and their depth in some places reaches over 400 meters.
The fourth cone is located from the west, it is considered the most active in comparison with the others. Its last eruption was in 1960, but the steam columns above the crater are still standing today. They occur as a result of hot springs, steam jets and boiling boilers. Most of the steam comes from fumaroles, these are cracks on the volcano that emit gases. Volcanic gas consists of hydrogen, methane, sulfur, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. Such a mixture can reach enormous temperatures, once scientists managed to record a temperature of 540 degrees. Nowadays, Mutnovsky Volcano is still considered active, but its beauty is simply mesmerizing. Some of the most beautiful ice caves are located inside the craters. Tourists and travelers dream of visiting these caves to admire their views.
