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Azrou volcanic field
The Azrou volcanic field seen from ISS Expedition 63
Highest point
Elevation1,785 m (5,856 ft)
Coordinates33°19′N 5°09′W / 33.31°N 5.15°W / 33.31; -5.15
Geography
Azrou volcanic field is located in MoroccoAzrou volcanic fieldAzrou 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

  1. ^ "Azrou Volcanic Field". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  2. Waele & Melis 2009, p. 588.
  3. Waele & Melis 2009, p. 589.
  4. Waele & Melis 2009, p. 592.
  5. Waele & Melis 2009, p. 594.

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