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Country: | Eritrea | |
| Subregion Name: | Northeastern Africa | ||
| Volcano Number: | 0201-125 | ||
| Volcano Type: | Volcanic field | ||
| Volcano Status: | Holocene | ||
| Last Known Eruption: | Unknown | ||
| Summit Elevation: | 987 m | 3,238 feet | |
| Latitude: | 12.95°N * | 12°57'0"N | |
| Longitude: | 42.43°E | 42°26'0"E | |
| The Assab volcanic field near the Red Sea coast in southern Eritrea forms a spectacular range of basaltic cinder cones and associated lava flows. The massive lava field covers a 55 x 90 km area, and flows reached the Red Sea along a broad front. The vents of the Assab volcanic field, also known as Ado Ale or Ud'ale, were constructed along a broad E-W-trending line that extends to the coastal city of Assab. | |||
