Khorgo Uul volcano, Dormant volcano in Tariat district, Mongolia
Khorgo Uul is a dormant volcanic cone in Tariat district with a dark cinder appearance and a wide crater opening at its summit. The surrounding landscape features extensive fields of solidified black lava rock that can be explored on foot.
The volcano formed around 8,000 years ago from an eruption that left lava flows across the landscape. These volcanic events shaped the geology visible in the region today.
Local people see the dark basalt rock formations around the volcano as resembling traditional Mongolian dwellings, a connection visible in how they describe the landscape. This shapes how the place appears and feels when walking through it today.
The site is located within a national park with marked trails leading to the summit and is accessible on foot. Visitors should prepare for varied terrain and weather conditions typical of mountainous areas.
During winter months, steam rises from the crater walls and creates thick ice formations inside the volcanic cone. This natural process transforms the crater's interior into a frost-covered landscape.
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