Kronotsky Nature Reserve
Кроноцкий заповедник · 캄차카 변경주
Biosphere reserve in Russian Federation | designated in 1984
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Kronotsky Nature Reserve1:56
Welcome, explorers, to the Kronotsky State Natural Biosphere Reserve, one of the oldest and most magnificent protected areas in all of Russia. Founded during the reign of Tsar Alexander the Second in 1882, originally as a sable…
Listen in the app2Kordon Istok — An Island of Civilization1:37
Our first stop is Kordon Istok, a small, vital outpost located right on the banks of Kronotsky Lake. This is a true 'island of civilization' in the middle of the wild. …
Listen in the app3Lake Kronotskoye — The Natural Dam1:41
Before us lies Lake Kronotskoye, the largest freshwater body in Kamchatka. This lake is a natural phenomenon of incredible beauty and a testament to the creative power of volcanic forces. …
Listen in the app4The Uzon Volcano Caldera1:32
We now move to the caldera of the Uzon volcano, a vast, sunken crater that serves as a 'natural laboratory of micro-life.' This unique landscape was created 40,000 years ago on the site of a truly massive volcano. Today, it is a…
Listen in the app5The Valley of Geysers — The Earth’s Pores1:21
One of the true wonders of the world, the Valley of Geysers is a volcanic canyon about two kilometers wide, hidden within the folded landscape of the reserve. Many centuries ago, there was a lake here, but volcanic processes…
Listen in the app6The Kronotsky Liman and the Bear Feast1:30
We descend to the Kronotsky Liman, a large lagoon formed where the rivers meet the Pacific Ocean. This is the 'Elite Club' for the biggest bears in Kamchatka. …
Listen in the app7Krasheninnikov Volcano — The Telescopic Giant1:30
Finally, we look toward the Krasheninnikov volcano, the 'telescopic' wonder of the reserve. To a volcanologist, this mountain is fascinating because it features a 'crater within a crater.' It consists of two overlapping cones,…
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As our tour of the Kronotsky Nature Reserve concludes, we stand at the edge of the Pacific, looking back at the smoking peaks and the vast, bear-filled tundra. This is truly a 'different planet,' where the sand is black, the…
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What is Kronotsky Nature Reserve?
Kronotsky Nature Reserve is a place in 캄차카 변경주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 캄차카 변경주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 34 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 54.5800, 160.7200 |
| Last updated |