Cù Lao Ré volcanic islands

Cù-Lao Ré is a volcanic field northeast of Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam. The field consists of 13 volcanic cones; four subaerial and nine submarine. Three of the subaerial cones formed the Cù-Lao Ré Island, while the fourth one formed the Cù-Lao Bai Island.[1] The islands form the Lý Sơn District of Quảng Ngãi Province.

Cu Lao Re Group
Satellite photo of Cu Lao Re by NASA
Highest point
Elevation181 m (594 ft)[1]
Coordinates15.38°N 109.12°E / 15.38; 109.12
Geography
LocationNortheast of Quang Ngai, Vietnam
Geology
Age of rockHolocene
Mountain typeVolcanic field
Last eruptionUnknown

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