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Manzaz Volcano - John Seach
Algeria
23.92 N, 5.83 E
summit elevation 1672 m
Volcanic field
Manzaz Volcanic Field is located in southern Algeria, and covers an area of 1500 sq km. It consists of scoria cones and maars.
The volcano is located in a region of volcanism called the Hoggar Swell.
Manzaz volcano contains strombolian volcanic cones and associated lava flows. The eroded cones often have horseshoe shapes. Lava flows are 95% alkali basalt, basanite, and hawaiite.
Manzaz Volcano Eruptions
No recent eruptions.