Bogdan Hmelnitskiy, Iturup
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Bogdan Khmelnitsky is an active volcano on the island of Iturup in the Great Kuril Ridge.
Refers to the type of Holocene stratovolcano. Its height is 1585 m. Located on the Chirip Peninsula, in the southern part of the Dvuhorky Range. It is composed mainly of basalts.
The eruptions of 1843 and 1860 are known. At present, fumarolic and thermal activity is recorded. Fumaral activity is evident on the southwestern slope and near the foot of Goryachaya Mountain.
Named after the statesman and military leader Bohdan Khmelnitsky.
There is a Chirip volcano 4 km to the north.
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Bogdan Hmelnitskiy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Chirip.
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