Grozny Group

Grozny Group
Highest point
Elevation 1,211 m (3,973 ft)
Coordinates 45°01′34″N 147°55′19″E / 45.026°N 147.922°E / 45.026; 147.922 
Geography
Location Iturup, Kuril Islands, Russia
Geology
Mountain type Complex volcano
Last eruption March 2014

Grozny Group (also Grozny Volcano) is a complex volcano located in the central part of Iturup Island, Kuril Islands, controlled by Russia, and claimed by Japan. There is an ongoing eruption there.

There are at least two named volcanoes:

  • Japanese: 小田萌山 Odamoi yama
  • Japanese: 焼山 Yake-yama Russian: Иван Грозный Volcan Ivan Grozny

See also

Notes

    There is not an ongoing eruption there.

    References

    • "Grozny Group". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.


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