Yemen · Volcanic field

Harras of Dhamar

Dhamar, Harras of

Type: Volcanic field
Elevation: 3500m
Last eruption: Unknown

The Harras of Dhamar volcanic field is shown in this December 2019 Planet Labs satellite image monthly mosaic (N is at the top; this image is approximately 51 km across). The field contains many scoria cones and associated lava flows, with some older obsidian lava flows. Many of the cones have amphitheater-shaped craters due to flank collapse or rafting. · Photo: Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Type: Volcanic field
Country: Yemen
Region: Arabia & Central Asia / Southwest Arabia Volcanic Province
Elevation: 3500m
Coordinates: 14.570, 44.670
Last eruption: Unknown
Tectonic setting: Intraplate / Continental crust (> 25 km)
Landform: Cluster
Major rock type: Basalt / Picro-basalt

Geological summary

The lava fields surrounding the town of Dhamar are part of a volcanic field extending 80 km E that includes several stratovolcanoes and many youthful volcanic cones.

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The Harras of Dhamar is a volcanic field in Yemen.

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Eruption history

1 recordedGlossary

Record summary

Confirmed eruptions: 0
Uncertain eruptions: 1

Summary (VEI over time)

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Detailed timeline

1937VEI 2Observed
1937-07-02 – end unknown
Near the town of Dhamar

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