Azrou volcanic field | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,785 m (5,856 ft) |
Coordinates | 33°19′N 5°09′W / 33.31°N 5.15°W / 33.31; -5.15 |
Geography | |
Azrou volcanic field |
Azrou volcanic field is a volcanic field in Morocco, close to Ifrane in the Middle Atlas. Calderas and volcanic cones characterize the field in the Azrou area and are of Pliocene to Pleistocene age. Volcanic activity occurred until 600,000 years ago and a number of fresh volcanic features are present.
References
- ^ "Azrou Volcanic Field". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
- Waele & Melis 2009, p. 588.
- Waele & Melis 2009, p. 589.
- Waele & Melis 2009, p. 592.
- Waele & Melis 2009, p. 594.
Sources
- Waele, Jo De; Melis, Maria Teresa (1 August 2009). "Geomorphology and geomorphological heritage of the Ifrane–Azrou region (Middle Atlas, Morocco)". Environmental Geology. 58 (3): 587–599. doi:10.1007/s00254-008-1533-4. ISSN 0943-0105. S2CID 128554330.
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