Kazbek one of six peaks in the Caucasus to exceed the 5000
meter mark.
Elbrus and Kazbek are the only volcanoes in that select group.
Kazbek is west of the main road extending north from Tbilisi,
Georgia, into Russia.
Kazbek towers more than 11000 ft (3300 m) above the town of
Kazbegi.
The volcano itself is a relatively small cone about 1500 ft
(450 m) in height.
This sits on a high pedestal of older non-volcanic rock which
forms the crest of the Caucasus Mountains.
Also known as Mkinvari volcano.
The lava flows on the volcano are andesites and dacites.
Believed to be post-glacial in age.
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