Assab volcanic field
The Assab volcanic field is a group of basaltic cinder cones and associated lava flows located in the Southern Red Sea region of Eritrea. With a peak elevation of 987 m (3,238 ft), its most recently identified eruption occurred within the last 12,000 years during the current Holocene epoch.
Assab volcanic field | |
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![]() Assab volcanic field | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 987 m (3,238 ft) |
Coordinates | 12.85°N 42.43°E |
Geography | |
Location | Southern Red Sea region, Eritrea |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Volcanic field |
Last eruption | Unknown |
See also
References
- "Assab Volcanic Field". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
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