the Northern - Shumshu, Atlasova, Paramushir, Makanrushi, Avos, Onekotan, Harimkotan, Chirinkotan, Ekarma, Shiashkotan, Trap Rocks (Lovushki) group.The Greater Ridge is in turn traditionally divided by Kruzenshterin and Bussol Straits into The islands form two parallel ridges: the Greater Kuril and the Lesser Kuril. There are 56 islands which stretch over 1,200km. The most recent large tsunami occurred on 15 November 2006 in Simushir. The best known are the Paramushir tsunami of Novemand the Shikotan tsunami of October 5, 1994.
About 12% of volcanic craters in the Kuril Islands have lakes. Out of the 68 volcanoes, 36 are active and there are many hot mineral springs. The Kuril Islands are situated in the Pacific volcanic fire ring in a zone of high seismic activity. The highest elevation is Alaid Volcano (2,339 m) on Atlasov Island. Toronto, legally the Kuril Islands belong to the areas of the Far North.Įbeko Volcano, Paramushir Island, Kuril Islands Despite the fact that the southern islands are located approximately at the 44th latitude, which is considered to be the ‘happy mean’ between the North Pole and the equator, the same latitude for Florence. The Kuril islands are an archipelago between the Kamchatka Peninsula and Hokkaido Island, they separate the Sea of Okhotsk from the Pacific Ocean in a slightly convex arc. There is practically no infrastructure on the islands, don’t expect good transport, lavish hotels and luxury catering, but the unique nature and scenery make up for all the inconveniences. The variety of ethereal landscapes and national parks create a real paradise for photographers and other fans of beautiful views. The 68 majestic volcanoes, 36 of which are active, with menacingly smoking gas jets neighbour here with picturesque serene waterfalls, clear rivers, beautiful coastal rocks and bays, unusual flora and strange sea inhabitants.
The wildlife is rare and features species listed in the Red Book of Russia. The nature here is rich and mesmerizing in its uniqueness, it leaves no one indifferent to its charms. Yet, despite the toughness of the elements and the iffy issues of the humans, the Kuril Islands are a feast for the eye and a must-visit for the body and soul. The white rocks, Iturup island, Kuril islands
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