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The Barrier Volcano - John Seach
Kenya
2.32 N, 36.57 E
summit elevation 1032 m
Shield volcano
The Barrier is composed of four overlapping shield volcanoes at the southern end on Lake Turkana. The volcano derives its name from its location which is between Lake Turkana and the Suguta Valley (the location of a former lake). The volcano is nearly symmetrical in N-S with slopes of 4-5 degrees.
Explosive eruptions and lava flows have been reported at the volcano.
The Barrier Volcano Eruptions
1921, 1920?, 1917, 1906?, 1897, 1895, 1888, 1871, 1090, 1050, 1030