Earth:Jabal Yar
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Short description: Volcanic field in Saudi Arabia
| Jabal Yar | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Naming | |
| Native name | جَبَل يَار (Arabic) |
| Geography | |
| Location |  Saudi Arabia [ ⚑ ] 17°03′N 42°50′E / 17.05°N 42.83°E |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Volcanic field |
| Last eruption | 1810 CE[1] ± 10 years |
Jabal Yār (Arabic: جَبَل يَار) is a small basaltic volcanic field in Saudi Arabia, near the border with Yemen. It is the southernmost (young) volcanic field in Saudi Arabia. The field is rich in olivine.[2]
Morphology
The field is located near the Red Sea, in the southwest of the country. The field contains three groups of volcanoes ('Ukwatain, Qummatain and Djar'attain-Harra). The area is still very active. South of Djar'attain and between it and 'Ukwatain, hot springs are present.[2]
Eruptions
The only eruption at the field took place in 1810 CE ± 10 (give or take 10 years). It was a small (VEI 2) explosive eruption that produced lava flows.[citation needed]
See also
- List of volcanoes in Saudi Arabia
- Sarat Mountains
- 'Asir Mountains
References
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