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Asavyo

Coordinates: 13°05′53″N 41°35′56″E / 13.098°N 41.599°E / 13.098; 41.599
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Asavyo
Asavjo
Highest point
Elevation1,324 m (4,344 ft)[1]
ListingVolcanoes of Ethiopia
Coordinates13°05′53″N 41°35′56″E / 13.098°N 41.599°E / 13.098; 41.599[2]
Geography
Asavyo is located in Ethiopia
Asavyo
Asavyo
LocationEthiopia
Geology
Rock ageHolocene
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Rock type(s)Basalt and Rhyolite[2]
Last eruptionUnknown[2]

Asavyo also known as Bara Ale[3] is a large silicic stratovolcano in Ethiopia, which forms part of the Bidu Volcanic complex.[4] It lies about 20 km southwest from the Nabro and Mallahle volcanoes. Asavyo has a 12 km wide caldera.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Map showing Asavyo".
  2. ^ a b c d "Asavyo". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  3. ^ "Springer Images Map".
  4. ^ "Mallahle". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2011-06-29.