OrangeSmile Tours
World most extreme places

Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Russia

From series “The Most Active Volcanoes in the World”
Height: 4 850 meters.

Kliuchevskoi volcano, which is also known under another name, Kluchevskaya Sopka, is situated in Russia, at Kamchatka Peninsula. Its height is about 4,850 meters, and age is more than 7,000 years. Volcano structure is quite complex, it has an almost perfect conical shape and more than 70 minor cones and craters. Active observance of the volcano has being carried for the last 300 years; about 50 major eruptions have been recorded during that time.

Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Russia One of the most violent eruptions occurred in 2004, it literally was a record for the whole time of observation; ash stem height was 8,000 meters. After the eruption of 2013, the height of the volcano has increased by about 150 meters. For many years Kluchevskaya Sopka attracted attention of researchers around the world.

Each subsequent volcanic eruption leads to the formation of new side craters; the largest among them have unique names. In total there are more than 30 side craters, their number and location changes after each active phase. According to statistics, major volcanic eruptions occur every 5-6 years. There are several large settlements in the immediate vicinity of the volcano, and there is one of the largest Russian research stations in the Klyuchi foothills. Observation of the volcano is a continuous process; scientists are trying to predict the date of its next eruption as accurately as possible. Next - Mauna Loa


Vesuvio, Italy Vesuvio, Italy
  Vesuvio, Italy   Mauna Loa, USA  
Mauna Loa, USA Mauna Loa, USA

Klyuchevskaya Sopka - interactive map

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Volcanoes of Kamchatka
104 km - Volcanoes of Kamchatka
The Kamchatka Peninsula is a location of the complex of amazing natural attractions. We are talking about the incredibly beautiful and powerful volcanoes of Kamchatka, whose appearance makes thousands of inquisitive tourists freeze in admiration. Surprisingly, after …
Karymshin Volcano
404 km - Karymshin Volcano
The Karymshin Volcano, the Russian supervolcano, is situated on the Kamchatka peninsula. Its eruption is also quite dangerous for the whole world. The caldera was found in 2007 but the last eruption was 1,3 million of years ago. Not so far from the caldera has placed a …
Ice Caves Mutnovsky
439 km - Ice Caves Mutnovsky
In Russia on Kamchatka there is a majestic Mutnovsky volcano, on one of the slopes of which scientists have discovered a unique cave. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that this is an icy cave. For many years it has been existing in close proximity to the incandescent …
Miners Village of Kadykchan
1084 km - Miners Village of Kadykchan
Not only many monuments but also entire villages were forgotten in the post-communist period. The mining settlement of Kadykchan is an excellent example. It is located in the Magadan region. This settlement is considered one of the most terrifying ghost towns in Russia …
Kadykchan
1088 km - Kadykchan
No less interesting is the history of the Russian Kadykchan city which was founded during the Second World War. Located deep in the Magadan region it has been built by Gulag prisoners. Kadykchan is considered dysfunctional for a long time. After a large deposit of coal …
Oymyakon
1282 km - Oymyakon
Oymyakon is one of the most thinly populated and isolated places in the world. The reason covers in its climate. The temperature goes lower 60 degrees below zero Celsius in winter. Its population is about 500 people, notwithstanding the severe living conditions, locals …
OrangeSmile.com - online travel reservation expert providing reliable car rental and hotel booking services. We feature more than 25.000 destinations with 12.000 rental offices and 200.000 hotels worldwide.
Secure Server
OrangeSmile B.V. - Hotel Booking Worldwide
Head office: Weegschaalstraat 3 Eindhoven, 5632 CW Netherlands
+31 40 40 150 44


Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About us
Copyright © 2002 - OrangeSmile Tours B.V. | OrangeSmile.com | Under the direction and management of IVRA Holding B.V. - Registered at Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), The Netherlands No. 17237018