Kenya · Tuff cone
Central Island
Lake Turkana Central Island
- Type
- Tuff cone
- Elevation
- 518m
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Type
- Tuff cone
- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- Eastern Africa / Kenyan Rift Volcanic Province
- Elevation
- 518m
- Coordinates
- 3.496, 36.036
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Tectonic setting
- Rift zone / Continental crust (> 25 km)
- Landform
- Minor (basaltic)
- Major rock type
- Basalt / Picro-basalt
Geological summary
Central Island in the middle of Lake Turkana, also known as Crocodile Island, is composed of more than a dozen craters and cones, three of which are filled by small lakes.
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From Wikipedia
Central Island, also known as Crocodile Island, is a volcanic island located in the middle of Lake Turkana in Kenya. It is also the location of Central Island National Park, which is governed by the Kenya Wildlife Service.
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Eruption history
1 recordedGlossaryRecord summary
- Confirmed eruptions
- 0
- Uncertain eruptions
- 1
Summary (VEI over time)
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Detailed timeline
- 1974VEI 1Method not stated1974-07-22 – 1974-07-27East side of Central Island
Nearby volcanoes
External links
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