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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.

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The Volcanoes of Kamchatka are one of the most outstanding examples of the volcanic regions in the world. The Kamchatka River and the surrounding Central Valley are flanked by large volcanic ranges, containing around 160 volcanoes, 29 of them still active. Thus, the peninsula has perhaps the highest density of volcanos and associated volcanic phenomena in the world, with 19 active volcanos being included on the World Heritage List.

The WHS is a serial site including the following six areas:

- Kronotsky State Biosphere Nature Preserve

- Bystrinsky Nature Park

- Nalychevo Nature Park

- Southwestern Tundra Nature Reserve

- Southern Kamchatka Nature Park 

- Nature Park "Kluchevskoy" 

http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/kamchatka.html