Medvezhya (Russian: Медве́жий; Japanese: 茂世路岳, Moyoro-dake) is a volcanic complex located at the northern end of Iturup Island, Kuril Islands, Russia. Rheniite, a rhenium sulfide mineral (ReS2), was discovered[1] and approved in 2004. It is found in active hot fumaroles on the volcano.
Medvezhya | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
Coordinates | 45.387°N 148.843°E / 45.387; 148.843 |
Geography | |
Location | Iturup, Kuril Islands, Russia |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Somma volcano |
Last eruption | October 1999 |
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