Jabal Yar
Jabal Yār (Arabic: جَبَل يَار) is a small basaltic volcanic field in Saudi Arabia, near the border with Yemen. It is the southernmost (young) volcanic field in Saudi Arabia. The field is rich in olivine.[1]
Jabal Yar | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
Naming | |
Native name | جَبَل يَار (Arabic) |
Geography | |
Location | Saudi Arabia 17.05°N 42.83°E |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Volcanic field |
Last eruption | 1810 ± 10 years |
Morphology
The field is located near the Red Sea, in the southwest of the country. The field contains three groups of volcanoes ('Ukwatain, Qummatain and Djar'attain-Harra). The area is still very active. South of Djar'attain and between it and 'Ukwatain, hot springs are present.[1]
Eruptions
The only eruption at the field took place in 1810 ± 10 (give or take 10 years). It was a small (VEI 2) explosive eruption that produced lava flows.
References
- "Jabal Yar". The Smithsonian Institution - Global Volcanism Program. 2013. Retrieved 2019-09-29.
- Global Volcanism Program
External links
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