Harrat Rahat
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| Harrat Rahat | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,744 m (5,722 ft) |
| Location | |
| Location | Saudi Arabia |
| Coordinates | 23°5′0″N 39°47′0″E / 23.083333°N 39.783333°E |
| Geology | |
| Type | Volcanic field |
| Last eruption | 1256 |
Harrat Rahat is a volcanic lava field in Saudi Arabia. In 1256 AD a 0.5 cu km lava flow erupted from six aligned scoria cones and traveled 23 km to within 4 km of the holy city of Medina: this was its last eruption. There were earlier eruptions. It is the biggest lava field in Saudi Arabia. Nearby is the Al Wahbah crater.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- "Harrat Rahat". Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution. http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0301-07=.
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