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Mount Elbrus

Source:  BBC Subject:  Mapping Context: A controlled (artificially triggered) avalanche was carried out on Mount Elbrus in Russia to safely release accumulated snow after heavy snowfall. About Mount Elbrus: What it is? Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe and an ancient, extinct volcano with two distinct peaks (East and West). It is part …

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Caucasus Mountain

Source:  IE Context: A recent gas leak at an Indian restaurant has drawn attention to a ski resort located in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia. About Caucasus Mountains: Spread over: Extends across Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Peak point: Mount Elbrus (5,642 meters), the highest peak in Europe. Rivers: Originates major rivers like the Terek, …

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