In traditional European music the base chord isa triad consisting of two thirds. Major (major +minor third) as well as minor (minor +majorthird) chords may be extended with more thirds. Four-tone seventh chords and five-toneninthmajor chords are most often used as dominants (functional harmony).
Kotka (literally eagle) is a town and municipality of Finland. Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River and it is part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland.
Valley of Geysers, Kamchatka Peninsula (Siberia) The Valley of Geysers is located on a remote section of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Siberia. Within the steep canyon-valley, approximately two hundred geysers exist with many more hot springs. The area is a result of recent volcanic activity, and activity is vigorous. This valley very noteworthy in that most of the geysers erupt at angles!