The Mutnovsky volcano: description, history, reviews and itineraries

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List of places worthy of visiting tourists, is endless. In addition to different kinds of cultural and historical attractions, in our country there are very interesting natural objects to explore that for people who love to travel should definitely. One of those unusual places is the Mutnovsky volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula.

Where is

This mountain Is in the South of the Peninsula. Nearby are three volcano-scenic Vilyuchinsky, Asacha and burnt. To get to the Mutnovsky volcano from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (from which this mountain is, by the way, is well visible), you should move to the South off-road about 80 km away.

Basically, is this volcano not too far from the city. However, experienced tourists to visit it without a guide is extremely not advised. Self-ascension to Mutnovsky volcano may end badly.

volcano Mutnovsky

The Dangers of the beautiful but inhospitable Kamchatka land is fraught with mass. For example, just 30 seconds later, everything was to wrap a thick impenetrable fog. If the person moves along the path, special trouble, most likely, will not happen. But in that case, if the ground is covered with snow, you can get lost fast.

Everything else, in these places and there are a lot of bears. In most cases, these animals behave in relation to the person is extremely aggressive. How to tell the locals really live volcano the bear, which is often seen with calves. Roams the slopes of the mountain and a huge rod.

Unaccompanied to the volcano don't go even by car. To get to the Mutnovsky volcano (Kamchatka) through the village of Termalny. This small town, the asphalt ends and begins a terrible off-road, to overcome which without proper experience will not likely.

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What is a mountain

The Height of Mutnovsky volcano is 2322 m above sea level. That is, this mountain is pretty big. The volcano is popular with tourists, primarily because it is one of the most troubled and living on the Kamchatka Peninsula. In any case, the plumes of steam rising from its summit to a height of one kilometer, you can see all the time.

Represents the Mutnovsky volcano a mountain with a very complex structure. His array was formed from four cones. The most manifested to him the North-West and South-East craters. They appeared in several stages, and to date, reaching two kilometers in diameter. The South-Western crater of Mutnovsky is completely filled with ice. The slopes of the volcano picturesquely covered by solidified lava flows and cinder cones.

directions to Mutnovsky volcano

Just West of the craters are so-called Active crater. Here you can see the rapid manifestation of volcanic activity.

Eruptions

As mentioned above, the Mutnovsky volcano is still active. Over the last one hundred years of eruptions occurred here about ten times. And the source of the hot mud flow was mainly Active funnel. The last eruption was in 2000.

A Huge mass of gases, solid rocks and ash then broke to a height of 2.5 km. Hot mud flow descended in a North-easterly direction. Its total length was 600 m. the result of this eruption on the volcano has formed a crater which subsequently filled with water from the melting glacier.

Why the volcano attracts tourists

Kamchatka-the land is harsh, inhospitable, but beautiful. In most cases, people climb the volcanoes and normal mountains to admire the views. Mutnovsky in this regard is no exception. Since the volcano is very restless, come here mainly to look at the manifestation of its activity.

self-ascension to Mutnovsky volcano

The Slopes of the volcano Mutnovsky – the place is actually very dangerous. To move without the accompaniment of a guide is not necessary, as is manifested in the activity of this volcano in the form:

  • Fumaroles-cracks being the source of steam and volcanic gases. Of mutnovsko very much stinks of rotten eggs. The slopes of these cracks are covered with deposits of sulphur. Caught in the gas discharge of the tourists, the guides advise to hold your breath. Otherwise, you can simply poisoning pairs of hydrogen sulphide.
  • Puddles of boiling mud. Too close to such boilers can't approach. The fact that they are sometimes called "spit" hot goo on pretty long distances. It happens so that these puddles are hiding under the snow. In this case, they do represent a deadly trap.

Climb the volcano Mutnovsky few kilometers you need to walk. Automotive gauge on it rather gentle slope, of course not. The skis themselves should take the necessary. Even in summer in some places the slopes of the volcano are covered with impassable snow.

The River

From one of the craters of Mutnovsky implies a large stream of glacial meltwater. Throughout its length this river, named Vulcanol, dissolves a lot of minerals and arsenic. In addition, its water contains sulphur. Vulcan runs into the river Muddy. Hence, most likely, wentthe name of the volcano. By the way, the water Murky so polluted with sulfur and arsenic that throughout its course, down to the ocean, it is absolutely lifeless.

the Mutnovsky volcano reviews

What else you can see

Fumaroles and boiling mud-catcher, of course, extremely interesting. However, having made the ascent of the Mutnovsky volcano, you can enjoy and other natural attractions. These should include, for example, a truly fascinating, very deep failure with absolutely vertical walls is Dangerous. With one of its edges down a waterfall erupts river Vulcan.

Flowing from Mutnovsky streams warmed by volcanic action, form a glacier on the slopes of very beautiful fanciful grottoes, labyrinths. If you go to one of these tunnels, you can enjoy penetrating through the thickness of frozen water colored the sun's rays.

Most popular routes

To Get to the mountain in several ways. The most popular are the routes to Mutnovsky volcano by off-road vehicles. This tour costs only about 5-6,5 thousand rubles per person. On such routes usually provides services not only guide, but also the chef. In addition, tourists who bought a tour, offers tents and other equipment.

The Mutnovsky Volcano, a tour which is very interesting, a truly fascinating place. However, the tourists who decided to go to his car, I have the opportunity to inspect the road and other attractions:

  • Spring Zaykin key;
  • The bridge over the river Paratunka.

Mutnovsky volcano how to get

Also, travelers are invited to climb to the observation deck of the Viluchinsky pass. A route sure to take waterproof jackets, gloves, hats, a backpack for personal belongings. May also be useful for mosquito repellent and sun cream of Course, should definitely take the Mutnovsky volcano and a photo - or video equipment.

Fans of extreme sports have the opportunity to go on this famous mountain and walk. Travel agencies of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky can be arranged to the volcano multi-day group tours with guides. Getting to places so you can not only admire the nature of Kamchatka, its virgin forests and splendid waterfalls, but also to correct health. Almost all Hiking to Mutnovsky volcano pass Kamyshinsky hot springs. Near them are always satisfied with halts in order to relax and swim.

Active volcano Mutnovsky: feedback

Every year, this interesting place is visited by huge number of tourists both from Russia and from other countries. Reviews about it online there are only good and often enthusiastic. Many tourists are happy to talk about this volcano on the forums relevant expertise, presenting the most interesting photos and videos. Most fans of unusual places think “Mars” landscapes Mutnovsky volcano is truly magnificent.

The Mountain is actually very interesting. Dared to visit Mutnovsky volcano how to get to it, as a rule, very concerned. In order to get to this mountain, first of all, of course, need to fly to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy by plane. Next, you simply purchase a tour. Those who are not afraid of independent travel, it is best to take the ticket for the Shuttle bus to the town of Thermal, and then to walk, checking the map, or go for a ride. You can also start the ascent to the volcano from p. Country.

the Mutnovsky volcano tour

Mutnovskaya geothermal station

This object also gives rise to understandable interest of tourists. Works Mutnovskaya geothermal station due to volcanic activity. You can get to it on their own initiative, of course, will not work. The object is modal. However, a sightseeing tour with a guide to buy here. To visit the station will need to apply for admission by writing an application and sending a copy of your passport to the security service.

The View on this object you can, for example, geothermal units, steam wells, turbines, generators, etc. From the territory of the GeoPP is a very beautiful view on the volcano Mutnovsky.

the ascent of the Mutnovsky volcano

Guided tours to a geothermal power station by appointment daily from 10 am to 17 PM. Lasts walk on its territory for about 60 min.


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