Author:
Vladimir Markov, Vladivostok
Kamchatka.
Domestic volcanos.
Avachinskaya sopka mud volcano.
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The way to Avachinskaya sopka mud volcano's
foot goes on Sukhaya (Dry) small river.
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Avachinskaya sopka mud volcano
(2741m), southwest face. |

Judging from inclination of fuming fumaroles
there is a strong wind at the top. |

There is nothing to hide where, we have
to move only upwards. |

Weather varies under our very eyes. |

"Collar", the old cone of the volcano, is
much closer. |

At last we reached the old cone of the
volcano.
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Anton Shapovalov in the beginning of our ascent on the volcano. |

Our base is distinctly visible below. |

Work on the slope is just beginning. |

Volcanic caldera is absolutely close. |

Fumarole fields, the smell of hydrogen sulphide is depressing. |

You have to be cautious moving here, it is possible to fall
in active fumarole. |

Avachinskaya sopka volcanic caldera (2741m) |

Volcanic plug - the stiffened lava on the all diameter of caldera.
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Fumaroles hot air can warm your .... |

Southwest slope of Avachinskaya sopka mud volcano. "Camel",
the stone idol, is distinctly looked through on the cofferdam.
The photo is made from Koryakskaya sopka slopes. |

Clouds from the sea attack. |

Southeast slope of volcano Avachinskaya sopka, view from Kozelsky
volcano slopes. |

"Verblyud (Camel)" Rock. The cofferdam between volcanos Koryakskaya
sopka and Avachinskaya sopka. |

Avachinskaya sopka mud volcano (2741m). "Collar", the old cone,
is distinctly visible in the average part of the slope. |