Sahand (), is a massive, heavily eroded
stratovolcano
A stratovolcano, also known as a composite volcano, is a typically conical volcano built up by many alternating layers (strata) of hardened lava and tephra. Unlike shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes are characterized by a steep profile with ...
in
East Azerbaijan Province
East Azerbaijan province () is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Its capital is the city of Tabriz.
The province is located in Azerbaijan (Iran), Iranian Azerbaijan, bordering Armenia, the Azerbaijan, Republic of Azerbaijan, Ardabil pro ...
, northwestern
Iran
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the nort ...
. At , it is the highest mountain in the province of East Azerbaijan.
Sahand is one of the highest mountains in
Iranian Azerbaijan, in addition to being an important dormant volcano in the country.
The Sahand mountains are directly south of
Tabriz, the highest peak of which is Kamal at an elevation of . Approximately 17 peaks can be accounted for as being over 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
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the nort ...
.
Sahand is made chiefly of
dacite and associated felsic rocks.
Winter sports
Sahand Ski Resort is on the northern foothills of the mountain and near the city of Tabriz.
Name
Iranian naval ships have been named for it including
IRIS Sahand (1969),
IRIS Sahand (2012), and
Iranian
IRIS Sahand (F-74).
See also
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List of volcanoes in Iran
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Sahand University of Technology
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List of Ultras of West Asia
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Kandovan rock dwellings
References
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Stratovolcanoes of Iran
Mountains of Iran
Mountaineering in Iran
Landforms of East Azerbaijan province
Mountains of East Azerbaijan province
Miocene stratovolcanoes
Pliocene stratovolcanoes
Pleistocene stratovolcanoes