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Khibiny Mountains

mountain range, Russia
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Khibiny Mountains
Khibiny Mountains Khibiny Mountains surmounting the town of Apatity, Murmansk oblast, Russia.

The Khibiny Mountains are a mountain massif located on the Kola Peninsula in far northern Russia. These mountains are formed by laccoliths, which are massive intrusions of igneous rock, and reach heights of up to 3,907 feet (1,191 meters). The Khibiny Mountains are geologically part of the ancient Baltic Shield, composed of Precambrian granites and gneisses.1

The primary economic activity in the Khibiny Mountains is mining. The area contains the world's largest deposits of apatite, a key component in fertilizer production. Other minerals mined include nephelinite, used for aluminum, as well as zirconium and columbium. The towns of Kirovsk and Apatity are centered around these mining operations.1

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  1. Kola Peninsula
  2. Russia - The Kola-Karelian region

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