Korath Range
Tuff cone(s) in Ethiopia
Key Facts
Elevation
912 m (2,992 ft)
Type
Tuff cone(s)
Location
5.117°, 35.892°
Region
Kenyan Rift Volcanic Province
Rock Type
Trachybasalt / Tephrite Basanite
Tectonic Setting
Rift zone
Location
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Overview
The Korath Range is an isolated group of about 20 tuff cones and lava flows in southern Ethiopia that were erupted along the Turkana Rift, which extends north from Kenya. Many of the cones issued lava flows from their flanks that traveled up to about 5 km. The apparent youngest flow issued from the central crater and flowed through a breach in its rim.
The absolute age of the dominantly basanitic-tephritic lava flows is unknown, but a shell adhering to the youngest flow was radiocarbon dated at 7,900 years before present (BP) (Brown et al. , 1969). Davidson (1983) indicated an age between 30,000 and 7,900-9,500 BP.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
Rock Types
Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | Unknown | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI Unknown | Minor | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | Unknown | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Eastern Africa Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 221320
- •Evidence: Evidence Uncertain
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
The fissure-controlled Korath Range is an isolated group of tuff cones and lava flows in southern Ethiopia that were erupted along the Turkana Rift. The lava flows traveled up to about 5 km with visible lobate margins, most prominently on the W flanks.
NASA Landsat 7 image (worldwind.arc.nasa.gov)
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.