Miska (in the local dialect of Myska ) is a mud volcano [1] in Russia , located in the city of Temryuk in the Krasnodar Territory [2] . It has the status of a specially protected natural area [3] .
| A bowl | |
|---|---|
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| Specifications | |
| Volcano shape | Mud volcano |
| Last eruption | 1860 |
| Highest point | |
| Absolute height | 64.5 m |
| Location | |
| A country |
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| The subject of the Russian Federation | Krasnodar region |
| Area | Temryuk district |
The most violent volcanic eruptions were observed in the 19th century [1] : the highest activity was in 1812 and 1844 , the smallest in 1860. The last strong eruption occurred in 1843 , it was accompanied by emissions of hatch breccia, vapors, smoke and flame. It was then that the landscape of the volcano formed, that is, the cone-shaped peak fell down, a hollow formed, which for several years was filled with underground sources and then existing oil deposits (both on the surface and under water). Over time, landslides closed the oil and only water remained.
The name comes precisely from the kind of lake: initially it was almost round, surrounded by low hills. The prevailing population of Temryuk at that time was the Cossacks , they called the lake "plate", which in their language sounded like a "cape."
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Pride of the Kuban: Taman Mud Volcanoes (Unavailable link) . dg-yug.ru (October 4, 2013). Date of treatment December 11, 2013. Archived on October 7, 2013.
- ↑ Map sheet L-37-99-Bb .
- ↑ Cadastral report on protected areas, natural monument of regional significance “Mount Bowl” . oopt.aari.ru. Date of treatment December 11, 2013.