Avachinsky volcano, also called Avachinskaya Sopka - one of three "home volcanoes", located not far from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Unlike many other volcanoes, whose shapes are chaotic, the Avachinsky volcano is an even cone, above which almost white vapor is almost constantly visible. The volcano still remains one of the most active on the Kamchatka peninsula, its action is not periodic, but constantly.

The peculiarity of the Avachinsky volcano can be considered the fact that it is a double volcano: its cone is in a depression with a steep border, once in its place there was another cone - that is, it is a volcano inside another volcano. The famous Vesuvius is another example of a double volcano.

The height of the Avachinsky volcano is 2741 m, but it is not difficult to climb it if you do it in the summer. Winter recovery is not so simple and requires special training. Those wishing to make an ascent are brought by cross-country vehicles to the bed of the Dry river, from where they rise to the top of the volcano. It is only necessary to remember the rules of safety and comply with them. And also does not interfere with knowing that mountain sickness in Kamchatka is beginning to be felt at a much lower altitude than usual.

truly magnificent spectacle awaits at the top of Avacha who gets there:. It offers a stunning view of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, on the Central Range and Avacha Bay. In all its glory appears to travelers hollow volcano, the type of which the heart beats faster

Avacha volcano at the foot of Avacha volcano, where originates Dry River, are two tourist centers:. Base camp and ski resort. The conditions for mountaineering and skiing are very favorable here, so the Avachinsky volcano is popular with both Russian and foreign tourists

The last volcanic eruption was noted in 1991, but in October 2001 some Activity - release ash to a height of about one kilometer

Avachinskiy interesting by the fact that its magma chamber is located very close to the surface.. , not deeper 5 m. Thanks to many of its features, its dissimilarity to other volcanoes, the Avachinskaya Sopka attracts many tourists who come to Kamchatka every year, ready to conquer its height and see the beauty that spread beneath it.

Avachinsky volcano

Avachinsky volcano in the clouds

View from the volcano, Avachinsky Volcano