Mount Elbrus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. How high is Mount Elbrus?5,642 meters (18,510 feet)
2. What is the location?Kabardino-Balkaria, Southern Russia, Western Caucasus Mountains
3. What is the geological type?Dormant stratovolcano with two volcanic domes
4. How tall is Mount Elbrus?Mount Elbrus rises 5,642 meters (18,510 feet) above sea level. That makes it the highest point in Europe.
5. Why does Mount Elbrus have two summits?The mountain has twin volcanic domes. The western summit is 21 meters higher than the eastern one.

Stratovolcano: A composite volcano characterized by steep slopes and a conical shape, formed by layers of lava, ash, and volcanic debris.
Dormant Volcano: A volcano that has not erupted in recorded history but is considered capable of future eruptions.
Volcanic Dome: A rounded, dome-shaped mound constructed by eruptions of highly viscous lava.
Prominence: A measure of a mountain's height relative to its surrounding terrain, indicating how much it stands out.