Andhra Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector V. Venkateswara Rao of Eluru Rural Police Station marked India's 80th Independence Day in a unique way by scaling Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, which stands at 5,642 metres in Russia.
About Mount Elbrus:
Located in Southern Russia, Mount Elbrus is the highest peak of the Caucasus Mountains.
Mount Elbrus is the world’s 10th most prominent peak as well as the highest mountain peak in both the European continent and Russia.
It is one of the Seven Summits of the world, which are the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents.
Mount Elbrus is an inactive volcano that consists of two principal summits, both of which are dormant volcanic domes. It is also Eurasia’s highest stratovolcano.
Formation:
It is believed that the Caucasus Mountains were formed due to the northward collision of the Arabian Plate with the Eurasian Plate.
Major Glaciers: Bolshoi Azaou and Irik Glacier.
Many Russian rivers like the Baksan, Malka, and Kuban rivers originate from these glaciers.
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