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{{Short description|Volcano in Ethiopia}}
⚫ '''Dofan''' or '''Dofen''' is a {{cvt|1,151|m}} high ] shield volcano in Ethiopia's ]. The volcano rises {{cvt|450|m}} above the valley floor. A north–south zone of cinder cones extending {{cvt|10|km}}; the cones in the north show intense fumarolic activity. Along the southern flank crater, a fumarole produced significant sulfur. The volcano's last eruptions were during the Holocene.<ref>{{Cite gvp|vnum=221180|name=Dofan}}</ref> On 2 January 2025, smoke emitted from the volcano, prompting hundreds of residents living in the area to evacuate. The Ethiopian Geological Institute reported steam and debris expelled from the volcano. However, the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission did not confirm the eruption. The activity comes amid an earthquake swarm that lasted several weeks.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity 'in panic' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3zvvn1vyo |access-date=3 January 2025 |work=BBC News |date=3 January 2025}}</ref>
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| name = Dofan
| other_name = Dofen
| elevation_m = 1151
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| photo = Dofen.jpg
| last_eruption = ]
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| location = ]
| map = Ethiopia
| coordinates = {{coord|9.35|N|40.13|E|type:mountain_region:ET_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
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⚫ '''Dofan''' or '''Dofen''' is a {{cvt|1,151|m}} high ] ] in Ethiopia's ]. The volcano rises {{cvt|450|m}} above the valley floor. A north–south zone of cinder cones extending {{cvt|10|km}}; the cones in the north show intense fumarolic activity. Along the southern flank crater, a fumarole produced significant sulfur. The volcano's last eruptions were during the Holocene.<ref>{{Cite gvp|vnum=221180|name=Dofan}}</ref> On 2 January 2025, smoke emitted from the volcano, prompting tens of thousands of residents living in the area to evacuate. The Ethiopian Geological Institute reported steam and debris expelled from the volcano. However, the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission did not confirm the eruption. The activity comes amid an earthquake swarm that lasted several weeks.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity 'in panic' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3zvvn1vyo |access-date=3 January 2025 |work=BBC News |date=3 January 2025}}</ref>

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Latest revision as of 07:46, 6 January 2025

Volcano in Ethiopia
Dofan
Dofen
Highest point
Elevation1,151 m (3,776 ft)
ListingList of volcanoes in Ethiopia
Coordinates9°21′N 40°08′E / 9.35°N 40.13°E / 9.35; 40.13
Geography
Dofan is located in EthiopiaDofanDofanEthiopia
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano
Volcanic regionMain Ethiopian Rift
Last eruptionHolocene

Dofan or Dofen is a 1,151 m (3,776 ft) high rhyolitic shield volcano in Ethiopia's Awash National Park. The volcano rises 450 m (1,480 ft) above the valley floor. A north–south zone of cinder cones extending 10 km (6.2 mi); the cones in the north show intense fumarolic activity. Along the southern flank crater, a fumarole produced significant sulfur. The volcano's last eruptions were during the Holocene. On 2 January 2025, smoke emitted from the volcano, prompting tens of thousands of residents living in the area to evacuate. The Ethiopian Geological Institute reported steam and debris expelled from the volcano. However, the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission did not confirm the eruption. The activity comes amid an earthquake swarm that lasted several weeks.

References

  1. "Dofan". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  2. "Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity 'in panic'". BBC News. 3 January 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
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