Afdera (volcano)
Afdera is an isolated stratovolcano in northeastern Ethiopia, located at the intersection of three fault systems between the Erta Ale, Tat Ali, and Alayta mountain ranges.[1]
| Afdera | |
|---|---|
  Afdera Location in NE Ethiopia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,295 m (4,249 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 13°05′N 40°51′E [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ethiopia |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Uncertain[1] |
There have been reports of the volcano erupting in 1907 and 1915 but morphological evidence cannot substantiate these claims. The reported eruptions were probably from the Mount Alayta volcano to the west.[1]
References
- "Afderà". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
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