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 (#221103)
Sork Ale
Sork Ale (Ethiopia) is a stratovolcano. It rises to 1,611 m above sea level. It has no dated eruptions, but the evidence of Holocene activity is credible.
- Elevation
- 1,611 m
- Last eruption
- —
- Confirmed eruptions
- 0
- Max VEI
- —
- Location
- 13.18° N, 41.73° E
- Region (GVP)
- Afar Rift Volcanic Province
- GVP type
- Stratovolcano
- Tectonic setting
- Rift zone / Intermediate crust (15-25 km)
- Main rock type
- Basalt / Picro-Basalt