Todra volcanic field

Todra volcanic field is a volcanic field in the Aïr region, Niger.

Todra Volcanic Field
Todra Volcanic Field is located in Niger
Todra Volcanic Field
Todra Volcanic Field
Highest point
Elevation1,780 m (5,840 ft)[1]
Coordinates17.68°N 8.5°E / 17.68; 8.5[1]

The field consists of about 150 volcanoes, whose position is fault controlled. Their eruption products (mainly basalt but also phonolite and trachyte) cover a surface of about 1,050 square kilometres (410 sq mi).[1]

The field may have had historical eruptions.[1]

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