Natural heritage · Russian Federation
Volcanoes of Kamchatka
This is one of the most outstanding volcanic regions in the world, with a high density of active volcanoes, a variety of types, and a wide range of related features. The six sites included in the serial designation group together the majority of volcanic features of the Kamchatka peninsula. The interplay of active volcanoes and glaciers forms a dynamic landscape of great beauty. The sites contain great species diversity, including the world's largest known variety of salmonoid fish and exceptional concentrations of sea otter, brown bear and Stellar's sea eagle.
Heritage at a glance
- First inscribed
- 1996
- UNESCO region
- Europe and North America
- Selection criteria
- (vii)(viii)(ix)(x)
- Property area (hectares)
- 3,995,769.37
Places within this listing
This is a serial property with 6 components in the imported record.
View the component places
- "Nalychevo" Regional Nature Park (765bis-003)
- "Bystrinsky" Regional Nature Park (765bis-004)
- Southern Kamchatka Wildlife Reserve (765bis-002)
- "Kluchevskoy" Regional Nature Park" (765bis-006)
- Kronotsky Strict Nature Reserve (two parcels) (765bis-001)
- Southern Kamchatka" Regional Nature Park (two parcels) (765bis-005)