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Atlasov (volcano)

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For the stratovolcano situated in the Kuril Islands, see Atlasov Island. Basaltic shield volcano on the Kamchatka peninsula, Russia
Atlasova
Atlasova is located in Kamchatka KraiAtlasovaAtlasovaLocation in Kamchatka Krai, Russia
Highest point
Elevation1,764 m (5,787 ft)
Coordinates57°58′N 160°39′E / 57.97°N 160.65°E / 57.97; 160.65
Geography
LocationKamchatka, Russia
Parent rangeMiddle Range
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano
Last eruption3550 BCE

Atlasova (also known as Atlasov or Nylgimelkin) is a basaltic shield volcano situated in Kamchatka. It is named after Russian explorer Vladimir Atlasov.

See also

References

  1. "Nylgimelkin". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
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