Earth:Paka (volcano)

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Short description: Volcano in Kenya
Paka
Paka is located in Kenya
Paka
Paka
Location in Kenya
Highest point
Elevation1,697 m (5,568 ft)
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 0°55′10″N 36°11′29″E / 0.919465°N 36.191454°E / 0.919465; 36.191454
Geography
LocationKenya
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano
Last eruption7550 BCE ± 1000 years

Paka is a shield volcano located in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. Geothermal activity is widespread at Paka. Paka means "ochre" in Pokot.

See also

  • List of volcanoes in Kenya

References