Alu (Ethiopia)

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Alu
Алу (Эфиопия).jpg
Highest point
Elevation429 m (1,407 ft)[1]
ListingList of volcanoes in Ethiopia
Coordinates13°49′30″N 40°33′00″E / 13.825°N 40.55°E / 13.825; 40.55Coordinates: 13°49′30″N 40°33′00″E / 13.825°N 40.55°E / 13.825; 40.55[1]
Geography
Alu is located in Ethiopia
Alu
Alu
Location in Ethiopia
LocationEthiopia
Geology
Age of rockHolocene
Mountain typeFissure vents
Last eruptionUnknown[1]

Alu is a system of volcanic fissures, located in Ethiopia. The fissures have produced silicic lava flows, and other fissures south of the volcano have been the source of huge youthful basaltic lava flows, which enlarge to the north as far as . There is major fumarolic activity, located on parallel faults, some with 100-m uplifts.[1]

Alu, Erta Ale, Tat Ali and other Ethiopian Highlands are together known as the Danakil Alps.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Alu-Dalafilla". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2007-02-14.
  2. ^ Handbook of Lithium and Natural Calcium Chloride By Donald E. Garrett


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