Asseb Volcano

Asseb
Highest point
Elevation 987 m (3,238 ft)
Coordinates 12°51′N 42°26′E / 12.85°N 42.43°E / 12.85; 42.43Coordinates: 12°51′N 42°26′E / 12.85°N 42.43°E / 12.85; 42.43
Geography
Location Southern Red Sea region, Eritrea
Geology
Mountain type Volcanic field
Last eruption Holocene

The Asseb Volcano is a volcanic field located in the Southern Red Sea region of Eritrea. With a peak elevation of 987 m, its most recently identified eruption occurred within the last 12,000 years, during the current, Holocene era.

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