Ethiopia · Stratovolcano
Ma Alalta
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1745m
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Region
- Eastern Africa / Afar Rift Volcanic Province
- Elevation
- 1745m
- Coordinates
- 13.013, 40.185
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Tectonic setting
- Rift zone / Intermediate crust (15-25 km)
- Landform
- Composite
- Major rock type
- Rhyolite
Geological summary
The Ma Alalta stratovolcano, also known as Pierre Pruvost, is located well to the west of the Danakil depression at the foot of the regional Ethiopian scarp, between two large horsts of uplifted basement blocks.
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From Wikipedia
Ma Alalta is a stratovolcano in the Afar Region of Ethiopia, located well to the west of the Danakil Depression at the foot of the regional Ethiopian scarp. It has a summit elevation of 1,745 m (5,725 ft) and lies between two large horsts related to the East African Rift. It's height is alternately listed as 1815 m.
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Eruption history
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No eruption records available.
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