Harras of Dhamar
| Harras of Dhamar | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 3,500 m (11,500 ft) |
| Location | |
| Location |
 Yemen |
| Geology | |
| Type | Volcanic field |
| Last eruption | 1937 |
Harras of Dhamar is a volcanic field in Yemen.
Morphology
The Harras of Dhamar volcaic field extends 80 km to the east of Dhamar town. The field contains many Stratovolcanoes, lava flows, and youthful cones. Basaltic lava flows overlie older Rhyolitic flows. The volcano is responsible for the only 20th century eruption on the Arabian peninsula. The field is 100 km SE from Yemen's capital city, Sana'a.
References
External links
Photo of Harras of Dhamar Volcano on Panoramio.com: http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/3649882.jpg
Coordinates: 14°33′00″N 44°24′06″E / 14.55000°N 44.40167°E