Kinpei Cape

The northern Kuril Islands form a volcanic chain between Kamchatka and the open Pacific. Around Paramushir, steep volcanic slopes descend towards the Sea of Okhotsk, and rocky headlands mark the island’s exposed coast. Narrow straits separate the islands, carrying water between the ocean and the inland sea. Fog and rough weather can obscure the land, making the capes and surrounding waters a demanding setting for navigation.