Location Saudi Arabia Last eruption 1810 ± 10 years | Mountain type Volcanic field Elevation 305 m | |
Similar Harrat al Birk, Namarunu, Emuruangogolak, Borale Ale, Borawli | ||
Jabal Yar is a small basaltic volcanic field in Saudi Arabia, near the border with Yemen. It is the southernmost (young) volcanic field in Saudi Arabia. The field is rich in olivine.
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Morphology
The field is located near the Red Sea, in the SW of Saudi Arabia. The field contains three groups of volcanoes (Qummatain, Djar'attain-Harra, and 'Ukwatain). The area is still very active. Hot springs occur south of Djar'attain and between it and 'Ukwatain.
1810 ± 10 years Eruption
The only eruption at the field took place in 1810 (give or take 10 years). It was a small (VEI 2) explosive eruption that produced lava flows.
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