Gufa Volcano

Gufa
Gufa
Location in Eritrea
Highest point
Elevation 600 m (2,000 ft) [1]
Coordinates 12°33′N 42°32′E / 12.55°N 42.53°E / 12.55; 42.53Coordinates: 12°33′N 42°32′E / 12.55°N 42.53°E / 12.55; 42.53 [1]
Geography
Location Southern Red Sea Region, Eritrea
Geology
Mountain type Volcanic field
Last eruption Unknown[1]

The Gufa Volcano is a volcanic field located in the Southern Red Sea Region of Eritrea near the border with Djibouti. The peak elevation is 600 m where lava flows are visible. The last eruption of the volcano was inferred to be during the Holocene era.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Gufa". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2010-03-05.


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