Alid Volcano
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.
| Alid | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 904 m (2,966 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Volcanoes of Eritrea |
| Coordinates | 14°53′N 39°55′E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Type of rock | Rhyolite, Basalt, Andesite, Trachyandesite and Trachyte[1] |
| Last eruption | Unknown[1] |
See also
References
- "Alid". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
Further reading
- Duffield; Bullen; Clynne; Fournier; Janik; Lanphere; Lowenstern; Smith; Giorgis; Kahsai; Mariam; Tesfai (1997). Geothermal potential of the Alid Volcanic Center, Danakil Depression, Eritrea (Report). Open-File Report 97-291. United States Geological Survey. doi:10.3133/ofr97291. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
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