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| − | '''Kamchatka Peninsula''' | + | '''Kamchatka Peninsula''' is a long body of land in the Russian Far East, with a length of 1,250 km and an area of 472,300 km². It lies between the [[Pacific Ocean]] to the east and the [[Sea of Okhotsk]] to the west. Between the peninsula and the Pacific Ocean runs the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench with a depth of 10,500 m. Bering Sea |
| − | + | one of the largest peninsulas in the world, about the size of California. | |
| − | The highest of these is [[Klyuchevskaya Sopka]] (4750 m | + | The central valley and the Kamchatka River are flanked by large volcanic ranges, containing more than 200 volcanos, 29 of them still active. Thus, the peninsula has the highest density of volcanos and associated volcanic phenomena in the world, 19 active volcanos being inscribed by the [[UNESCO]] on the [[World Heritage List]]. |
| − | while the most striking is [[Kronotsky]], whose perfect cone | + | |
| + | The highest of these is [[Klyuchevskaya Sopka]] (4750 m), while the most striking is [[Kronotsky]], whose perfect cone has been termed the world's most beautiful volcano. Somewhat more accessible are the 3 volcanoes visible from [[Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky]]: [[Koryaksky]], [[Avachinsky]], and [[Kozelsky]]. In the center of Kamchatka is Eurasia's only [[Geyser]] Valley. | ||
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| + | The Kuril island chain runs from southern tip of the peninsula to a short distance from Japan's northern Hokkaido island. The Aleutian Islands stretch ?thousands of miles? from southern Alaska arcing toward Asia. The westernmmost islands in the chain are Russian territory, not American, and lie short of the middle of the Kamchatka Peninsula by about 200 km. | ||
Kamchatka's wildlife includes [[brown bear]]s, [[snow ram]], [[sable]], [[wolverine]], [[golden eagle]], and [[gyrfalcon]]. The peninsula is the breeding ground for [[Stellar's sea eagle]], the largest eagle on Earth. The largest animals in the world, [[blue whale]]s, are abundant near the coastline. | Kamchatka's wildlife includes [[brown bear]]s, [[snow ram]], [[sable]], [[wolverine]], [[golden eagle]], and [[gyrfalcon]]. The peninsula is the breeding ground for [[Stellar's sea eagle]], the largest eagle on Earth. The largest animals in the world, [[blue whale]]s, are abundant near the coastline. | ||
| − | The peninsula is thought to include the world's greatest diversity of [[salmon]]id fish. Accordingly, the Kurilsky lake is recognized as the biggest spawning-ground for [[salmon]]s in Eurasia. | + | Called one of the last untouched places on earth. |
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| + | Kamchatka has the largest brown bear population in the world - population estimates range from 7,500 to 12,000. | ||
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| + | The peninsula is thought to include the world's greatest diversity of [[salmon]]id fish. Accordingly, the Kurilsky lake is recognized as the biggest spawning-ground for [[salmon]]s in Eurasia. Also many varieties of trout. | ||
The Kamchatka Peninsula is a part of the Russian [[Kamchatka Oblast]] (along with a part of the continent, the [[Komandorski Islands|Komandorskiye Islands]] and [[Karaginsky Island]]). The majority of the 402,500 population is Russian, and the largest minority is [[Koryak]]s. The northern part of the peninsula is occupied by the [[Koryakia|Koryakia Autonomous District]], where around 13,000 [[Koryaks]] live. | The Kamchatka Peninsula is a part of the Russian [[Kamchatka Oblast]] (along with a part of the continent, the [[Komandorski Islands|Komandorskiye Islands]] and [[Karaginsky Island]]). The majority of the 402,500 population is Russian, and the largest minority is [[Koryak]]s. The northern part of the peninsula is occupied by the [[Koryakia|Koryakia Autonomous District]], where around 13,000 [[Koryaks]] live. | ||
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| + | In the 1680s the first Russian maps appear showing Kamchatka as a peninsula. | ||
During the [[Cold War]], the [[Soviet Union|Soviet]]s tested the range and reliability of their missiles by launching them from standard sites, using Kamchatka Peninsula as the target area. | During the [[Cold War]], the [[Soviet Union|Soviet]]s tested the range and reliability of their missiles by launching them from standard sites, using Kamchatka Peninsula as the target area. | ||
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| + | REPHRASE - In the Soviet-period there were a few military stations on the peninsula, preventing all foreigners and even most Soviet people from visiting the place. It was not until the 1990's that Kamchtaka started opening their doors for tourism. great contrasts -snow vs. heat, glaciers vs. lovely vegetation, the Pacific Ocean vs. the clear sky | ||
In early [[August]] [[2005]], the Priz class [[AS-28]] [[Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle]] of the [[Russian Navy]] was disabled in a [[submarine]] accident near Kamchatka and sunk to the seafloor, requiring an international effort to rescue the crew. | In early [[August]] [[2005]], the Priz class [[AS-28]] [[Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle]] of the [[Russian Navy]] was disabled in a [[submarine]] accident near Kamchatka and sunk to the seafloor, requiring an international effort to rescue the crew. | ||
Revision as of 04:11, 2 February 2006
Kamchatka Peninsula is a long body of land in the Russian Far East, with a length of 1,250 km and an area of 472,300 km². It lies between the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Sea of Okhotsk to the west. Between the peninsula and the Pacific Ocean runs the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench with a depth of 10,500 m. Bering Sea
one of the largest peninsulas in the world, about the size of California.
The central valley and the Kamchatka River are flanked by large volcanic ranges, containing more than 200 volcanos, 29 of them still active. Thus, the peninsula has the highest density of volcanos and associated volcanic phenomena in the world, 19 active volcanos being inscribed by the UNESCO on the World Heritage List.
The highest of these is Klyuchevskaya Sopka (4750 m), while the most striking is Kronotsky, whose perfect cone has been termed the world's most beautiful volcano. Somewhat more accessible are the 3 volcanoes visible from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: Koryaksky, Avachinsky, and Kozelsky. In the center of Kamchatka is Eurasia's only Geyser Valley.
The Kuril island chain runs from southern tip of the peninsula to a short distance from Japan's northern Hokkaido island. The Aleutian Islands stretch ?thousands of miles? from southern Alaska arcing toward Asia. The westernmmost islands in the chain are Russian territory, not American, and lie short of the middle of the Kamchatka Peninsula by about 200 km.
Kamchatka's wildlife includes brown bears, snow ram, sable, wolverine, golden eagle, and gyrfalcon. The peninsula is the breeding ground for Stellar's sea eagle, the largest eagle on Earth. The largest animals in the world, blue whales, are abundant near the coastline.
Called one of the last untouched places on earth.
Kamchatka has the largest brown bear population in the world - population estimates range from 7,500 to 12,000.
The peninsula is thought to include the world's greatest diversity of salmonid fish. Accordingly, the Kurilsky lake is recognized as the biggest spawning-ground for salmons in Eurasia. Also many varieties of trout.
The Kamchatka Peninsula is a part of the Russian Kamchatka Oblast (along with a part of the continent, the Komandorskiye Islands and Karaginsky Island). The majority of the 402,500 population is Russian, and the largest minority is Koryaks. The northern part of the peninsula is occupied by the Koryakia Autonomous District, where around 13,000 Koryaks live.
In the 1680s the first Russian maps appear showing Kamchatka as a peninsula.
During the Cold War, the Soviets tested the range and reliability of their missiles by launching them from standard sites, using Kamchatka Peninsula as the target area.
REPHRASE - In the Soviet-period there were a few military stations on the peninsula, preventing all foreigners and even most Soviet people from visiting the place. It was not until the 1990's that Kamchtaka started opening their doors for tourism. great contrasts -snow vs. heat, glaciers vs. lovely vegetation, the Pacific Ocean vs. the clear sky
In early August 2005, the Priz class AS-28 Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle of the Russian Navy was disabled in a submarine accident near Kamchatka and sunk to the seafloor, requiring an international effort to rescue the crew.
See also
- Kamchatka earthquakes
External links
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