Khorgo Uul volcano, Dormant volcano in Tariat district, Mongolia
The Khorgo Uul rises 120 meters above ground with a base diameter of 1,200 meters and features a crater measuring 180 meters in width.
During the Holocene period, approximately 8,000 years ago, the Khorgo cinder cone eruption created a natural dam that formed Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake.
Local inhabitants named the solidified lava formations around the volcano 'basalt yurts' due to their resemblance to traditional Mongolian dwellings.
The volcano stands at 2,210 meters altitude within Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park, which maintains marked trails leading to the summit.
Steam emanating from the crater walls during winter months creates substantial ice formations that cover the internal surface of the volcanic cone.
GPS coordinates: 48.18672,99.85688
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:41
The national parks, deserts, lakes, and natural sites in Mongolia form a diverse natural heritage. The Gobi Desert features sand dunes and rock formations. National parks like Gurvan Saikhan and Gorkhi-Terelj offer mountain and canyon landscapes. Lake Khövsgöl and the Orkhon Valley are major natural sites. Buddhist monasteries, including Amarbayasgalant and Erdene Zuu, reflect the country's religious history. Ulaanbaatar, the capital, combines historical monuments and modern architecture.
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