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Aluto: eruption history
Elevation2,335 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions5#1 of 45 in country
Latest eruption1550
Largest VEI–
Location7.77, 38.78
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
1
0
0
0
0
0
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1550 | – | – | Tephra sample from E flank of edifice |
| 50 BCE | – | – | |
| 6200 BCE | – | – | Tephra sample from Deka Wede (W of caldera) |
| 7280 BCE | – | – | Tephra sample from Haroresa (S of caldera) |
| 10900 BCE | – | – | Tephra sample from Deka Wede (W of caldera) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| East Ziway | 18 km | 0 |
| Shala | 43 km | 0 |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | 57 km | 0 |
| Bora-Bericha-Tullu Moye | 59 km | 3 |
| Corbetti | 77 km | 2 |
| Gedemsa | 79 km | 0 |
| Melkassa | 97 km | 0 |
| Bilate River Field | 108 km | 0 |
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.