Volcanoes of Kamchatka World Heritage Site

Official name

Volcanoes of Kamchatka | UNESCO

Country

Russia | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

56.3333° Lat, 158.5000° Lon | Map

Code

765

Time Zone

Europe/Moscow (MSK, +0300)

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Category

Natural

Description

Inscribed 1996. This is one of the most outstanding volcanic regions in the world, with a high density of active volcanoes, a variety of types, and a wide range of related features. The six sites included in the serial designation group together the majority of volcanic features of the Kamchatka peninsula. The interplay of active volcanoes and glaciers forms a dynamic landscape of great beauty. The sites contain great species diversity, including the world's largest known variety of salmonoid fish and exceptional concentrations of sea otter, brown bear and Stellar's sea eagle.