Kamchatka: the Land of Fire, Ice and Mountains

The Kamchatka Peninsular is one of the most remote parts of Russia known for its geysers and volcanoes virtually untouched by human hands. There are more than 160 volcanoes here, 29 of them still active.

The azure water of crater lakes is rimmed with ice even in June.

Volcanic eruptions are quite common here…

…as well as incredible views.

Mountains are everywhere dominating Petropavlosk Kamchatsky, the only big city and region’s capital.

The Valley of Geysers has the world’s second largest concentration of hot springs.

The Valley is incorporated into the World Heritage Site “Volcanoes of Kamchatka”

You might be lucky to catch the beginning of another eruption.

The steam from the hot spring heated by volcanoes can be clearly seen.

Bears are often referred to as Masters of Kamchatka – they are so common here:)

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