Tuesday 6 September 2011

Mount Damavand

at 06:10 Posted by badar munir
Mount Damavand is a dormant volcano located in Iran. With the summit reaching 18,406 feet (5,610 m), it is the highest peak in Iran and the Middle East and it is the highest volcano in all of Asia.

Mount Damavand is part of the Alborz mountain range. it is located near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea As a dormant stratovolcano, Mount Damavand features fumaroles towards the peak which have spewed sulfur as recently as 2007.

Additionally, Mount Damavand features thermal springs. Combined with the fumaroles, the hot springs give evidence that hot magma is still present beneath the volcano. 


Quick Facts:
  • Also known as Donbavand
  • Highest peak in Iran and the Middle East
  • Highest volcano in all of Asia
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