Earth:Azrou volcanic field

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Azrou volcanic field
The Azrou volcanic field seen from ISS Expedition 63
Highest point
Elevation1,785 m (5,856 ft) [1]
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Geography
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Azrou volcanic field is a volcanic field in Morocco, close to Ifrane in the Middle Atlas.[2] Calderas and volcanic cones characterize the field in the Azrou area[3] and are of Pliocene to Pleistocene age.[4] Volcanic activity occurred until 600,000 years ago and a number of fresh volcanic features are present.[5]

References

Sources

  • Waele, Jo De; Melis, Maria Teresa (1 August 2009). "Geomorphology and geomorphological heritage of the Ifrane–Azrou region (Middle Atlas, Morocco)" (in en). Environmental Geology 58 (3): 587–599. doi:10.1007/s00254-008-1533-4. ISSN 0943-0105. 

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