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Dabbahu Volcano

Updated: Mar 28, 2024 13:23 GMT -
Stratovolcano 1442 m / 4,731 ft
Ethiopia, 12.6°N / 40.48°E
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5)
Last update: 13 Dec 2021 (Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report)

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Typical eruption style: unspecified
Dabbahu volcano eruptions: 2005

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Background

Dabbahu, also known as Boina, Boyna, or Moina, is a Holocene volcanic massif forming an axial range of the Afar depression SSW of the Alayta massif. Pantelleritic obsidian flows, lava domes, and pumice cones form the summit and upper flanks of the volcano, which rises above the Teru Plain and was built over a base of basaltic-to-trachytic lava flows of a shield volcano. Late-stage basaltic fissure eruptions occurred at the NW base of the volcano. Abundant fumaroles are located along the crest of the volcano and extend NE towards Alayta volcano. The first historical eruption of Dabbahu took place from a fissure vent on the NE flank of the volcano in September 2005 and produced ashfall deposits and a small pumice dome. More than 6000 persons were evacuated from neighboring villages.
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Wed, 12 Oct 2005, 06:00

Dabbahu volcano (Ethiopia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 12 October-18 October 2005 (New Activity / Unrest)

Volcanic activity at Erta Ale discussed in the 5-11 October 2005 Weekly Volcanic Activity Report actually occurred at Dabbahu. The correct report is below. ... Read all

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