Baransky (Russian: Вулкан Баранского, Vulkan Baranskogo; Japanese: 指臼岳, Sashiusu-dake) is a stratovolcano located in the central part of Iturup Island, Kuril Islands, Russia.
Baransky | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) |
Coordinates | 45°05′49″N 148°01′26″E / 45.097°N 148.024°E |
Geography | |
Baransky Baransky in Russian Far East | |
Location | Iturup, Kuril Islands, Russia |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Last eruption | July 1951 |
The volcano is named after Nikolay Baransky, Soviet economic geographer. Its only known eruption occurred in 1951 and was cited as only minor activity.[1]