Russia · Stratovolcano
Mount Elbrus
Elbrus
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 5642m
- Last eruption
- 50
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Country
- Russia
- Region
- Arabia & Central Asia / Caucasus Volcanic Province
- Elevation
- 5642m
- Coordinates
- 43.351, 42.442
- Last eruption
- 50
- Tectonic setting
- Intraplate / Continental crust (> 25 km)
- Landform
- Composite
- Major rock type
- Dacite
Geological summary
Elbrus, the highest peak of the Caucasus Mountains of SW Russia, is a large glaciated stratovolcano.
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From Wikipedia
Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 5,642 m (18,510 ft) above sea level, and is the highest volcano in Eurasia, as well as the tenth-most prominent peak in the world. It is situated in the southern Russian republic of Kabardino-Balkaria in the western extension of Ciscaucasia, and is the highest peak of the Caucasus Mountains.
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Eruption history
1 recordedGlossaryRecord summary
- Confirmed eruptions
- 1
- Uncertain eruptions
- 0
- Span of confirmed record
- 50 (±50 yrs) – 50
- Largest confirmed eruption
- No VEI recorded
- Confirmed eruptions since 1900
- 0
Summary (VEI over time)
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Detailed timeline
- 50 (±50 yrs)VEI ?Geological estimate50 – end unknown
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