🚤 Fourth Kuril Strait

Russia · Other · 49.84°N, 155.02°E

The Fourth Kuril Strait is a very deep strait separating the islands of Onekotan and Paramushir in the Kuril Islands, Russia. It is 46.7 km wide. It was formerly known as the Amphitrite Strait. The flood tidal current in the strait sets west-northwest, while the ebb flows in the opposite direction. These currents may reach over two knots.

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Quick facts

Country	Russia
Continent / region	Other
Coordinates (approx.)	49.84°N, 155.02°E · view on map

Fourth Kuril Strait is located in Russia, in Other.

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