Lava flows in Georgia. Horisari Lava Stream.
Khorisar lava flow is a good example of volcanic lava flows. The flow consists of andesite lava. Khorisari can be called the most massive lava flow. There are also several lakes, one of which is the highest in Georgia. Be sure to pay attention to this place.
The Khorisari lava flow is a classic example of a volcanic lava flow. It burst out of the Little Khorisari crater, descended to the north and came close to the Terek River. The river, in the course of time, made its way through the rocky Kasrishevi Gorge. The stream consists of andesite lava. In the cross profile the attention is attracted by towering natural dikes on both sides of the upper part of the stream, the relative length of which is 90 m. Having passed the lava stream, it is possible to cross the vent of the volcanic plateau by a hiking route.
The route is difficult, because in some parts it goes over rocky cliffs and loose volcanic rocks. The plateau is known for lakes of volcanic and glacial origin. The lakes are covered with ice for 8-9 months. To the west of Mt. Khorisari there are the highest in absolute height lakes in Georgia. One of the lakes is located at an altitude of 3358 m above sea level.
One of the highest lakes in Georgia is Lake Archwebis Tba. It is located in Kazbegi municipality at an altitude of 3078 m above sea level. Lake Kelitsadi was formed by the accumulation of lava flow. It is located at an altitude of 3062 m above sea level. Lake Keli Tba is located in Akhalgori municipality, at an altitude of 2914 m above sea level. The Ksani River flows out of the lake.
Location:
Kazbegi municipality, Kobi community board, right (south) side of Trusovsky at 2100-3200 m above sea level.
Coordinates:
N42 34'51''; Е44 27'34''.
How to get there:
From the village of Kobi to the village of Abano is a stone road, 5 km long; the distance from Tbilisi - 140 km, from Mtskheta - 125 km, from the village of Stepantsminda - 22 km.
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Немного страшно, что маршрут сложный и проходит по скалистым утесам и рыхлым вулканическим породам, но я уверена, что тот, кто хорошо подготовится точно заберется на вершину Хорисари и увидит озера вулканического и ледникового происхождения, будет награжден самыми красивыми видами в Грузии.
Мне особенно понравилось, что озеро Арчвебис Тба и озеро Келицади находятся на такой большой высоте. Я буквально представляю себе, как красиво они выглядят покрытые льдом в течение 8-9 месяцев в году. Как хочу побывать в этом месте и увидеть все своими глазами.
Хочу поблагодарить автора этой статьи за столь подробную и интересную информацию о Хорисарском лавовом потоке. Это действительно восхитительное место. Спасибо, Мадлобе за такой удивительный каталог о Грузии!