Geomorphosites of the Kamchatka Peninsula
摘要
Abstract
The Kamchatka Peninsula is famous for its active volcanoes, which makes Kamchatka one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Protected areas, even excluding buffer zones, cover 15% of the peninsula area. Kamchatka is one of the most outstanding volcanic regions in the world due to a high density of active volcanoes and a wide range of volcanic landforms. Most impressive landscapes of the peninsula are associated with either active volcanoes or the largest Late Quaternary eruptions. This review considers the most prominent landforms of the peninsula and provides information on their topography, origin, and history.