Chirip
Chirip (Russian: Чирип, Japanese: 北散布山) is a volcano located in the central part of Iturup Island, Kuril Islands, Russia. In lies on the Chirip Peninsula and comprises two twin stratovolcanoes, Chirip and Bogdan Hmelnitskiy.[2] The western side is the steepest, sharing a basin, with a small lake with Bogdan Hmelnitskiy. Basin has features that were created during an eruption. Many types of lava found are basalt, and andesite, small amounts of dacite found.[3]
Relief map
| Chirip | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,587 m (5,207 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | ± 5043 |
| Coordinates | 45.338°N 147.925°E |
| Geography | |
  Chirip Chirip in Russian Far East | |
| Location | Iturup, Kuril Islands, Russia |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcanoes |
| Last eruption | 1860 (?) |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | east slope (?) |
Notes
- Chirip PeakVisor
- Bogdan Hmelnitskiy PeakVisor
- "Global Volcanism Program | Chirippusan]] [Chirip]".
See also
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