"Kamchatka peninsula" Kamchatskaya Oblast' by Ilya_Andriy

Kamchatskaya Oblast' Travel Guide: 60 reviews and 129 photos

Kamchatka landscape - Kamchatskaya Oblast'

The Land of Fire and Ice

The Kamchatska peninsula is a 472,000 sq.km situated in the Russian far eastern with a 456,500 population (Kamchatskaya Oblast). Kamchatka Peninsula separates the Sea of Okhotsk from the Pacific Ocean and has a mild climate, and cultivation of some crops is possible. 29 active volcanoes and the Russian Far East's highest level of seismic activity threaten Kamchatka's central and southern areas.
There is a multitude of thermal and mineral springs, geysers and other phenomena of active vulcanism. Kronotsky and Kurilskoe are two of the major lakes in the area, both highly scenic and important fish spawning habitat.
Other geomorphological phenomena can be observed, including volcanic accumulation and erosion, inter-mountain hollows, foothills and piedmont plains as well as coastal lowlands. The Uzona Caldera is large volcanic bowl that occupies nearly 30 square kilometers with sides rising up to 900m. The Valley of the Geysers is an outstanding natural phenomena with numerous hot geysers and springs.

Amidst this pristine nature, natural wonders abound. With her valleys of gaseous geysers, volcanic calderas, crater lakes, stone sculpture "parks" (the natural by-product of ancient eruptions), geothermal hot springs, and mountain glaciers, Kamchatka has truly earned the title "The Land of Fire and Ice".

Intro Updated Jul 8, 2003
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy - Kamchatskaya Oblast'

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy Things to Do (3)

Since 1956 Kamchatka has started its quick development and persistent approaching to the modern state, when it became... more travel advice

Viliuchinkiy Volcano - Kamchatskaya Oblast'

Ust-Kamchatskiy Region Things to Do (3)

The main water artery of this region is the Kamchatka river. It crosses almost the entire peninsula. But, in this... more travel advice

Ust-Kamchatsk Things to Do (3)

Ust-Kamchatsk lies on the mouth of the Kamchatka River. And as a matter of fact it is the second largest port in... more travel advice

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy arrival - Kamchatskaya Oblast'

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy arrival Transportation (1)

The best way to arrive to Kamchatka peninsula is landing in the administrative center. You can arrive at... more travel advice

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Comments (22)

victorwkf Jun 26, 2008 at 12:05 AM Report Abuse

Great page! Now Vladivostok Air flies from Bangkok to Kamchatka so this open up more chances of a visit !
matcrazy1 Jan 12, 2007 at 5:22 PM Report Abuse

Great photos of mountains and volcano! Beautiful, far and not so easy to get place!
RickinDutch Aug 4, 2006 at 10:50 AM Report Abuse

Looks better than it did in '91! Thanks for great photos - especially your volcano shot. Greetings from Unalaska!
vmishra Feb 11, 2006 at 4:11 AM Report Abuse

beautiful photographs giving a clear idea how beautiful the place is.
Pavlik_NL Nov 21, 2005 at 12:38 AM Report Abuse

Kamchatka is just so beautiful, but difficult to reach! Our friends Zjanna and Andrey live in Petropavlovsk as well and we miss them every day. Greetings from NL, Paul
King_Golo Nov 16, 2005 at 1:46 AM Report Abuse

these are great pages about a region that looks so rough yet interesting. ever since i've read about kamchatka's volcanoes i wanted to go there... i hope i'll be able some time
madamx Dec 21, 2004 at 8:27 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for some interesting info on this region and great travelogues. Christmas Greetings from Calgary :o)
danielinnz Nov 10, 2004 at 1:43 PM Report Abuse

very interesting bcos yesterday i met a girl from this city who is now studying in New Zealand. now i can see what her city looks like :-)
iandsmith Nov 3, 2004 at 2:06 PM Report Abuse

Awesome place, one of those I'd like to go to but probably never will.
JLBG Oct 5, 2004 at 8:35 PM Report Abuse

Superb pictures on this "off the beaten path" place ! You picture of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy is great. Your whole page is very well documented and gives a lot of historical facts. Thanks a lot !