12 Majestic Mount Elbrus Facts
Did you know that the highest mountain in Europe is located in Russia? In this post, you'll discover the ultimate list of Mount Elbrus facts. Interesting Mount Elbrus facts 1. It's located in the Caucasus Mountains Mount Elbrus is the tallest peak in the Caucasus Mountains, a mountain range located in southern Russia. It's situated in the western part of this mountain range in the Russian republic of Kabardino-Balkaria. It stands just 20 kilometers (12 miles) to the north of the Greater Caucasus, the major mountain range of the Caucasus mountains. The closest town in the area is the Russian town of Kislovodsk, 65 kilometers (40 miles) to the south-southwest. 2. Mount Elbrus is a dormant volcano The mountain is actually a dormant volcano and is located on a moving tectonic area. There's a huge supply of magma below the dormant volcano and about 260 square kilometers (100 square miles) of volcanic debris as well! The last eruption took place nearly 2000 years ago in the year 50 A.D. Right now, the mountain has a permanent icecap which feeds about 22 glaciers who in turn feed three major rivers, the Baksan, Kuban, and Malka Rivers. 3. It's one of the most prominent mountains in the world One of the most interesting Mount Elbrus facts is that it's the tenth-most prominent peak in the world. The prominence of a peak is determined by the distance of the closest route from the nearest highest peak. This term is also referred to as the "topographic prominence." 4. Read the full article
