Geography
Mount Elbrus
About the mountain Mount Elbrus is a dormant stratovolcano and the highest peak in Europe. Standing at 5,642 metres, it forms part of the Caucasus Mou...
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About the mountain Mount Elbrus is a dormant stratovolcano and the highest peak in Europe. Standing at 5,642 metres, it forms part of the Caucasus Mou...
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