Plosky

Plosky (Russian: Плоский, meaning "flat") is a shield volcano located in the northern part of Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. It rises near the headwaters of Voyampolka River.

Plosky is also a volcano of the Olkhovy Volcanic Group.
Ushkovsky volcano is also known as Plosky.
Plosky
Plosky is to the right of center in this NASA shuttle mission image.
Highest point
Elevation1,255 m (4,117 ft)
Coordinates57.83°N 160.25°E / 57.83; 160.25
Geography
Plosky is located in Kamchatka Krai
Plosky
Plosky
Location in Kamchatka Krai, Russia
LocationKamchatka, Russia
Parent rangeSredinny Range
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano
Last eruptionUnknown

See also

References
  • "Plosky". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-06-25.


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