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Khorgo Volcano

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Location: near Tariat, summit elevation: 2240 m a.s.l. The last (or at least latest) eruption of the crater dates back to approx. 7700 years before present. The area in front of the volcano is covered by ancient lava flows partly colonized by Siberian larch (Larix sibirica).