Turfan volcano
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| Turfan[1] | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Turpan Depression, Xinjiang |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Cone |
| Last eruption | 1120 ± 150 years |
The Turfan volcano (also the volcano of Ho-tscheu or Bischbalik[2]) is a volcano near the city of Turpan, Xinjiang. It lies within the Flaming Mountains[3]
Eruptions were recorded during the Song Dynasty, with reports of "frequent smog from the volcano on cloudless days and a nighttime blaze like a torch" in around 1120.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Turfan". Global Volcanism Program. Archived from the original on 20 July 2009. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
- ^ von Humboldt, Alexander (2004). Aspects of nature in different lands and different climates (Reprint [d. Ausg.] London 1849. ed.). London: Routledge. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-415-28933-7.
- ^ Richard, Joseph (26 January 2015). "China's most fascinating active volcanoes". GBTIMES. Archived from the original on 3 June 2018. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
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