Ushkovsky

Ushkovsky (Russian: Ушковский, formerly known as Plosky) is a large volcanic massif located in the central part of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. It is located at the northwestern end of the Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano group. These volcanoes are also set in a chain linked formation. The highest peak of this massif is Krestovsky (4108 m). Krestovsky is a stratovolcano, Ushkovsky is a shield volcano.

Ushkovsky
Highest point
Elevation	3,943 m (12,936 ft)
Coordinates	56.070°N 160.470°E / 56.070; 160.470
Geography
Location	Kamchatka, Russia
Geology
Mountain type	Compound volcano
Last eruption	April 1890

View

Annotated view includes Ushkovsky, Tolbachik, Bezymianny, Zimina, and Udina. Oblique view taken on November 16, 2013, from ISS.

See also

• List of volcanoes in Russia

References

• "Ushkovsky". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-06-25.