Ushishir
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| Ushishir | |
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| Elevation | 401 metres (1,316 feet) |
| Location | Kuril Islands, Russia |
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| Type | Caldera |
| Last eruption | 1884 |
Ushishir (Russian: Ушишир) is a partially submerged volcano located in the central Kuril Islands, Russia. The majority of the volcano is below sea level however, the parts that are above sea level form a group of islands, collectively known as the Ushishir Islands. The largest of these islands are Ryponkicha, the northern slopes of the volcano, and Yankicha, the summit of the caldera.
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