Golovnin
For other uses, see Golovnin (surname).
| Golovnin | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 543 m (1,781 ft) |
| Coordinates | 43°50′28″N 145°30′32″E / 43.841°N 145.509°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kunashir, Kuril Islands, Russia/Japan |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Lava domes / Caldera |
| Last eruption | 1848 |
Golovnin (Japanese: 泊山, Tomari-yama; Russian: Головнин) is a caldera located in the southern part of Kunashir Island, Kuril Islands, Russia. It is the southernmost volcano of the Kuril Islands.
It is named after Russian explorer Vasily Golovnin.
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