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Silali Volcano - John Seach
Kenya
1.15 N, 36.23 E
summit elevation 1528 m
Shield volcano
Silali volcano contains a spectacular 8 x 5 km diameter summit caldera which formed 63,000 years ago. Undated young looking lava flows are located on northern and NE flanks. Geothermal activity is present in the caldera and upper eastern flanks. The steep caldera walls are up to 300 m high. Some undated eruptions may be as recent as a few hundred years ago.
Silali Volcano Eruptions
5050 BC, 6050 BC, 7050 BC