Asavyo

Asavyo
Asavyo
Highest point
Elevation 1,324 m (4,344 ft) [1][2]
Coordinates 13°05′53″N 41°35′56″E / 13.098°N 41.599°E / 13.098; 41.599Coordinates: 13°05′53″N 41°35′56″E / 13.098°N 41.599°E / 13.098; 41.599 [1]
Geography
Location Ethiopia
Geology
Age of rock Holocene
Mountain type Stratovolcano
Last eruption Unknown[3]

Asavyo also known as Bara Ale[4] is a large silicic stratovolcano in Ethiopia, which forms part of the Bidu Volcanic complex.[5] It lies about 20 km southwest from the Nabro and Mallahle volcanoes. Asavyo has a 12 km wide caldera.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Google map".
  2. ↑ "Map showing Asavyo".
  3. 1 2 "Asavyo". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  4. ↑ "Springer Images Map".
  5. ↑ "Mallahle". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
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