Afdera (volcano)
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| Afdera | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,295 metres (4,249 ft) |
| Location | Ethiopia |
| Coordinates | |
| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | June 1907 |
Afdera is an isolated volcano in southern Ethiopia, located at the intersection of three fault systems between the Erta Ale, Tat Ali, and Alayta mountain ranges.[1]
The volcano erupted lava from its western flanks June 1907. The flow was about five meters thick and was accompanied by seismic phenomena.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program
- ^ "Local History in Ethiopia" (pdf) The Nordic Africa Institute website (accessed 2 January 2008)
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