Keluo, Dormant volcanic field in Heilongjiang Province, China
Keluo is a dormant volcanic field in Heilongjiang Province, northeastern China, made up of roughly two dozen cones scattered across a wide expanse of land. The landscape shows the typical features of volcanic activity from recent geological time, with elevated ridges and depression patterns created by past eruptions.
The volcanic field formed through repeated eruptions over the last few thousand years, with several cones such as Nanshan, Gushan, and Jianshan shaping the terrain. This volcanic activity ceased thousands of years ago, leaving the region dormant today.
Local geological researchers study the volcanic formations at Keluo to understand the tectonic patterns and volcanic activity in northeastern China.
The site is remote and requires special permission and local guidance to visit, so advance planning is essential. The best time to visit is from late summer through autumn, when weather conditions are more stable and trails are easier to navigate.
The volcanic cones sit at the intersection of two regionally significant geological lines, creating an unusual arrangement and complex rock formations. This alignment is instructive for specialists and also shows itself to visitors in the irregular distribution of the ridges.
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