Elbrus, Mount

Elbrus, Mount (ĕlbrs`, ālbrs`), highest mountain of the Caucasus, SE European Russia, in Georgia, formed by two extinct volcanic cones, respectively 18,481 ft (5,633 m) and 18,356 ft (5,595 m) high. Its glaciers give rise to several rivers, notably the Kuban. The snow line is at c.11,000 ft (3,350 m).

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Elbrus, Mount

Peak, Caucasus Mountains, southwestern Russia. The highest peak in the Caucasus, it is an extinct volcano with twin cones reaching elevations of 18,510 ft (5,642 m) and 18,356 ft (5,595 m). There are many mineral springs along its descending streams, while 53 sq mi (138 sq km) of Elbrus is covered by 22 glaciers. It is a major centre for mountaineering and tourism.