Jebel Marra Volcano - John Seach

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Darfur province, Sudan

12.95 N, 24.27 E
summit elevation 3042
Volcanic field

The volcano is located in Darfur province, western Sudan, 200 km from the border with Chad. Deriba caldera is located in south of the volcanic filed. It was formed 3500 years ago. The volcano contains lava plugs and lava spines, scoria cones and lava flows.

Fumaroles are located on the flanks of a small pyroclastic cone within the caldera.

Jebel Marra Volcano Eruptions

2000 BC?