Sahand
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Sahand (Persian: سهند), is a massive, heavily eroded stratovolcano in East Azerbaijan Province, northwestern Iran. At 3,707 m (12,162 ft), it is the highest mountain in the province of East Azerbaijan.
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Sahand | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,707 m (12,162 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 1,826 m (5,991 ft)[1] |
Listing | Ultra |
Coordinates | 37°43′51″N 46°30′00″E[1] |
Geography | |
Location | East Azarbaijan, Iran |
Geology | |
Age of rock | 12–0.14 million years |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Last eruption | Unknown |
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Sahand is one of the highest mountains in Iranian Azerbaijan, in addition to being an important dormant volcano in the country.[2] The Sahand mountains are directly south of Tabriz, the highest peak of which is Kamal at an elevation of 3,707 m (12,162 ft). Approximately 17 peaks can be accounted for as being over 3,000 m (9,843 ft) in height. Due to the presence of a variety of flora and fauna, the Sahand mountains are known as the bride of mountains in Iran.[3] Sahand is made chiefly of dacite and associated felsic rocks.