Eritrea · Stratovolcano
Alid Volcano
Alid
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 904m
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Country
- Eritrea
- Region
- Eastern Africa / Afar Rift Volcanic Province
- Elevation
- 904m
- Coordinates
- 14.880, 39.920
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Tectonic setting
- Rift zone / Intermediate crust (15-25 km)
- Landform
- Composite
- Major rock type
- Rhyolite
Geological summary
Alid is an isolated, dissected volcano in the central Danakil depression.
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From Wikipedia
The Alid Volcano is a stratovolcano located in the Northern Red Sea region of Eritrea in the Danakil Depression. The peak elevation from its base is 904 metres (2,966 ft). The volcano's most recent activity was identified in 1928, when it emitted smoke. It is a large volcano located in the northern east coast.
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Eruption history
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No eruption records available.
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