Damavand
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Mount Damavand is Iran's tallest mountain and a volcano that could potentially become active in the future. It holds significant importance as a natural landmark and symbol of Iran, while also being of scientific interest due to its volcanic geology.
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Damavand from Polour Village Amol Mount Damavand (Persian: دماوند [dæmɒːˈvænd] English: /dɔːmoʊˈvænd/ Da-moh-VAND) is a dormant stratovolcano in Iran. It is the highest peak in Iran and Western Asia, the highest volcano in Asia, and the 3rd highest volcano in the Eastern Hemisphere (after Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Elbrus), at an elevation of 5,609 metres (18,402 ft). Damāvand has a special place in Persian mythology and folklore. It is in the middle of the Alborz range, adjacent to Varārū, Sesang, Gol-e Zard, and Mīānrūd. It is near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, in Amol County, Mazandaran Province, 66 km (41 mi) northeast of the city of Tehran.
View of Damavand from Tehran View of Damavand from Babol near Caspian Sea View of Damavand from Lar river Damavand from Deir-e Gachin Caravansarai in Qom desert Mount Damāvand is the 12th most prominent peak in the world and is part of the Volcanic Seven Summits mountaineering challenge.