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Mount Elbrus [a] is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 5,642 m (18,510 ft) ... The Terskol Observatory, ...
There is a cold weather/mountaineering training centre at Mount Elbrus codenamed "Terskol", in Kabardino-Balkaria and the 54th Special Reconnaissance Center in Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania. Several more sensitive centers specialised for training SOF specialists also exist in military secrecy. Depending on the individual tasks the ...
Satellite image of the Caucasus Mountains. The Caucasus Mountains [a] is a mountain range at the intersection of Asia and Europe. Stretching between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, they are surrounded by the Caucasus region and are home to Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe at 5,642 metres (18,510 ft) above sea level.
Prielbrusye National Park (Russian: Приэльбрусье (национальный парк)) (also, Prielbrus'e, in English, "area by Mount Elbrus") is in the area around Mount Elbrus (also called Prielbrusye in Russian), the highest mountain in Europe at 5,642 meters above sea level. The relative isolation of steep gorges has led to high ...
Elbrus [1] Эльбрус 5642 m 18,510 ft: 4741 m 15,554 ft: 2,470 km 1,535 mi Bokovoy Range Greater Caucasus Kabardino-Balkaria Karachay-Cherkessia: Highest peak of Europe and Russia Dormant stratovolcano: Dykh-Tau [2] Дыхтау 5205 m 17,077 ft
Since the massive twin-peaked stratovolcano of Mount Elbrus rises just north of the crest, it is the highest summit in Europe and also the highest volcano. Some geologists, though, consider the Kuma-Manych depression as the geological border between Asia and Europe.
In the upper reaches of the Baksan and its tributaries, there are several climbing camps such as Baksan, Dzhan-Tuugan, and Elbrus, as well as the Elbrus National Park and the Terskol Observatory. The cities of Tyrnyauz and Baksan are located along the Baksan River, while the city of Prokhladny lies opposite the point where it meets the Malka ...
Mount Elbrus (5,642 m), a volcanic mountain and the highest peak in Europe, Russia, and the Caucasus; Other major mountains include: Mount Dykhtau (5,402 m)