Tarso Voon

Tarso Voon

Tarso Voon seen from space
Highest point
Elevation 3,100 m (10,200 ft) [1]
Coordinates 20°55′N 17°17′E / 20.92°N 17.28°E / 20.92; 17.28Coordinates: 20°55′N 17°17′E / 20.92°N 17.28°E / 20.92; 17.28 [1]
Geography
Tarso Voon

Chad

Parent range Tibesti Mountains
Geology
Mountain type Stratovolcano
Last eruption Unknown[1]

The Tarso Voon is a 3,100-metre (10,200 ft) high stratovolcano in the north of the Republic of Chad. It is located in the western center of the Tibesti Mountains.

The summit of the mountain is dominated by the 14 x 18 km relatively flat caldera. Extensive basaltic flows lie on the northeastern side in a 180-degree arc and are a result of the high activity in the Quaternary. In the neighborhood in northwestern direction is the Ehi Mosgau, a stratovolcano with the same elevation, 3100 m above sea level. Deposits from pyroclastic clouds are found in 15 to 35 km around the caldera. The mountain was constructed over a basement of Precambrian schists.[1]

The well known Soborom Solfataric field is the largest in the Tibesti Mountains, it is located about 5 km west of the summit rim. The active fumaroles, mudpots and hot springs are visited by the people of the Tibesti for medical purposes.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Tarso Voon". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 18 January 2007.
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