Milna (volcano)

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Milna
Milna is located in Far Eastern Federal District
Milna
Milna
Milne volcano in Russian Far East
Highest point
Elevation1,504 m (4,934 ft)
Coordinates46°49′N 151°47′E / 46.82°N 151.78°E / 46.82; 151.78
Geography
LocationSimushir, Kuril Islands, Russia
Geology
Mountain typeSomma volcano
Last eruptionUnknown

Milna (Russian: Мильна; Japanese: 新知岳, Shinshiru-dake) is a somma volcano located at the southern end of Simushir Island, Kuril Islands, Russia. It is the highest point of the island. Its name is derived from John Milne,[1] а British geologist and mining engineer who helped to develop theories on the origin of the Ainu people.

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  1. ^ "Справочник географических названий администрации Курильского района" (in Russian).