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Alayta: eruption history
Elevation1,496 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions2#5 of 45 in country
Latest eruption1915-07-02
Largest VEI2
Location12.89, 40.57
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
2
0
By VEI
2
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-02 | 2 | – | |
| 1907-06-16 | 2 | 1907 | SE flank |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Dabbahu | 34 km | 4 |
| Afdera | 38 km | 0 |
| Ma Alalta | 44 km | 0 |
| Borawli | 64 km | 0 |
| Mat Ala | 68 km | 0 |
| Tat Ali | 69 km | 0 |
| Ale Bagu | 70 km | 0 |
| Hayli Gubbi | 71 km | 2 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.