Eruption history
The GVP knows of no dated Holocene eruptions of this volcano – it is listed because of other evidence of activity (such as young landforms or hot springs).
Data: Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution (#221170)
Adwa
Adwa (Ethiopia) is a stratovolcano. It rises to 1,670 m above sea level. It has no dated eruptions, but the evidence of Holocene activity is credible.
- Elevation
- 1,670 m
- Last eruption
- —
- Confirmed eruptions
- 0
- Max VEI
- —
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Location
- 10.06° N, 40.83° E
- Region (GVP)
- Main Ethiopian Rift Volcanic Province
- GVP type
- Stratovolcano
- Tectonic setting
- Rift zone / Intermediate crust (15-25 km)
- Main rock type
- Rhyolite