Mutnovsky volcano: description, history, reviews and routes

List of places in Russia, worthy of visiting tourists, you can continue indefinitely. In addition to a variety of cultural and historical attractions, in our country there are very interesting natural objects, which people who are looking for travel should definitely inspect. One of these unusual places is the Mutnovsky volcano in Kamchatka.

Where is the

This mountain is located in the south of the peninsula. Nearby are three more volcanoes - the picturesque Viluchinsky, Asacha and Gorely. To get to Mutnovsky from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (from the territory of which this mountain, by the way, is well seen), you should move to the south off-road about 80 km.

In principle, this volcano is located not so far from the city. However, experienced tourists visit him without a guide is highly advised. Self-climbing the Mutnovsky volcano can end badly.

The dangers are beautiful, but the unfriendly Kamchatka land is fraught with mass. For example, literally in 30 seconds all around can envelop a thick impenetrable fog. If a person moves along a path, a particular disaster will most likely not happen. But in the event that the earth is covered with snow, you can get lost just in a moment.

In addition, there are many bears in these places. And in most cases these animals behave extremely aggressively towards the person. As local residents say, the bear lives on the volcano itself, which is often seen with the cubs. Wanders along the slopes of this mountain and a huge connecting rod.

Unaccompanied by a volcano, you should not drive even by car. To get to the volcano Mutnovsky (Kamchatka) it is possible through the settlement Thermal. Behind this small settlement the asphalt is running out, and the horrendous impassability begins, which it is unlikely to overcome without proper experience.

What is a mountain

The height of the Mutnovsky volcano is 2322 m above sea level. That is, this mountain is quite large. The volcano is popular with tourists primarily because it is one of the most restless and living in Kamchatka. In any case, the pillars of steam, rising from its summit to a height of up to a kilometer, can be seen constantly.

It is a volcano Mutnovsky mountain with a very complex structure. Its array is formed at once by four cones. The north-western and south-eastern craters are most evident in it. They appeared in several stages and by now reach two kilometers in diameter. The south-western crater of Mutnovsky is completely packed with ice. The slopes of the volcano are picturesquely covered with frozen lava flows and slag cones.

A little to the west of the craters is the so-called active funnel. Here you can see the most rapid manifestation of volcanic activity.

History of eruptions

As already mentioned, the Mutnovsky volcano is still operational. Over the last hundred years, eruptions here have occurred about ten times. And the source of the hot mud flow was mainly an active funnel. The last eruption was observed in 2000.

A huge mass of gases, solid rock and ash then broke out to a height of 2.5 km. The hot mud flow at the same time descended in a northeasterly direction. Its total length was 600 m. As a result of this eruption, another funnel was formed on the volcano, which was subsequently filled with water from a melted glacier.

Why the volcano attracts tourists

Kamchatka - the land is harsh, unfriendly, but at the same time extremely beautiful. In most cases, people climb volcanoes, as well as on ordinary mountains, to admire the opening views. Mutnovsky in this regard is an exception. Since the volcano is very troubled, they come here mainly to see the manifestations of its activity.

The slopes of the Mutnovsky volcano - the place is really very dangerous. Moving on them without escorting the guide is not worth it, since the activity of this volcano manifests itself in the form:

• Fumarol - cracks, which are the source of steam and volcanic gases. Because of them on Mutnovsky very strongly stinks rotten eggs. The slopes of these cracks are covered with sulfur deposits. Those caught in the release of gas tourists are advised to hold the breath. Otherwise, you can simply poison yourself with hydrogen sulfide vapor.
• Luzh with boiling mud. Too close to such boilers can not be approached. The fact is that they sometimes "spit" hot water for quite a long distance. It also happens that these puddles are hiding under the snow. In this case, they are a mortally dangerous trap.

To climb the volcano Mutnovsky several kilometers to walk. Automobile track on its rather sloping slope, of course, no. You should take the skis with you. Even in summer, in some places, the slopes of the volcano are covered with impassable snow.

River

From one of the craters of Mutnovsky follows a large stream of thawed glacial water. Throughout its entire length this river, named Vulkannoy, dissolves just a huge amount of minerals and arsenic. In addition, its waters contain sulfur. The volcano falls into the river Mutnaya. Hence, most likely, and went the name of the volcano itself. By the way, the water in Mutnaya is so polluted with sulfur and arsenic that throughout its entire course, right up to the very ocean, it is absolutely lifeless.

What else can you look at?

Fumaroles and boiling puddles - a spectacle, of course, an unusually interesting. However, after climbing the Mutnovsky volcano, you can admire other natural attractions. These include, for example, a truly mesmerizing, very deep failure with absolutely vertical walls - Dangerous. From one of its edges a waterfall erupts the Vulkannaya River.

Streams flowing from Mutnovsky, heated by volcanic activity, form very beautiful whimsical labyrinth groves in the glacier on the slopes. If you go into one of these tunnels, you can admire the multicolored sun rays penetrating through the thickness of the frozen water.

Most popular routes

You can get to the mountain in several ways. The most popular routes are to Mutnovsky volcano on off-road vehicles. Such an excursion costs only about 5-6.5 thousand rubles per person. These routes usually provide services not only to the guide, but also to the cook. In addition, tourists who bought an excursion are offered tents and other equipment.

The Mutnovsky volcano, the excursion to which is very interesting, is truly fascinating. However, tourists who decided to go to it on cars, have the opportunity to explore along the road and other attractions:

• Spring Zaikin key;
• A bridge across the Paratunka River.

Also, travelers are invited to climb to the observation platform of the Viluchinsky pass. With you on the route, you must take waterproof jackets, gloves, hats, backpacks for personal belongings. Also, a remedy for mosquitoes and sun cream may be useful. Of course, it's worth taking on the Mutnovsky volcano and photo or video equipment.

Fans of extreme sports have the opportunity to go to this famous mountain and walk. The travel agencies of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky organize multi-day group tours with guides for the volcano. Getting to this place in this way, you can not only admire the nature of Kamchatka, its virgin forests and luxurious waterfalls, but also to improve your health. Almost all footpaths to Mutnovsky volcano pass by Kamyshinsky hot healing springs. Near them, groups are always satisfied with halts in order to rest and swim.

Active volcano Mutnovsky: reviews

Annually this most interesting place is visited by a huge number of tourists both from Russia and from other countries of the world. Reviews about it on the network are only good, and often just ecstatic. Many tourists gladly talk about this volcano on the forums of the corresponding specialization, while presenting the most interesting photo and video materials. Most fans of unusual places consider the "Martian" landscapes of Mutnovsky truly magnificent.

This mountain is actually very interesting. Deciding to visit the Mutnovsky volcano, how to get to it, as a rule, very worried. In order to get to this mountain, first of all, of course, you need to fly to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on the plane. Then you just need to purchase an excursion. Those who are not afraid of the dangers of independent travel, it is best to take a ticket for a shuttle bus to the village of Thermal, and then go on foot, checking on the map, or go on a ride. You can also start climbing the volcano from Dachnoy.

Mutnovskaya Geothermal Station

This object also causes quite understandable interest of tourists. The Mutnovskaya geothermal station is operating due to volcanic activity. Of course, it will not be possible to get at her own initiative. The object is mode. However, a sightseeing tour with a guide to buy here is still possible. To visit the station, you will need to issue an admission by writing the appropriate application and sending a copy of the passport to the security service.

You can look at this object, for example, on geothermal blocks, steam wells, turbines, generators, etc. A very beautiful view of the volcano Mutnovsky opens from the territory of GeoPP.

Excursions are made to the geothermal station by appointment every day from 10 am to 17 pm. The walk on its territory lasts about 60 minutes.