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Barrier, The: eruption history
Elevation1,032 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions10#1 of 21 in country
Latest eruption1921-12-31
Largest VEI2
Location2.32, 36.57
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
4
2
0
By VEI
4
5
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-12-31 | 2 | – | North flank (Teleki) |
| 1917-07-02 | 2 | – | Andrew's or Teleki's Volcanoes |
| 1897-05-16 | 2 | – | North flank (Teleki) and Likaiu |
| 1895-07-02 | 2 | – | North flank (Teleki's Cone) |
| 1888-07-02 | 0 | – | North flank (Teleki's Cone) |
| 1871-07-02 | 2 | – | North flank (Teleki's Cone) |
| 1090 | 0 | – | North flank |
| 1050 | 0 | – | North flank |
| 1030 | 0 | – | North flank |
| 7710 BCE | – | – | North (Abili Agituk) and south flanks |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Turkana South Island | 35 km | 1 |
| Namarunu | 41 km | 1 |
| Emuruangogolak | 95 km | 8 |
| Silali | 135 km | 3 |
| Lake Turkana Central Island | 144 km | 0 |
| Marsabit | 156 km | 0 |
| Paka | 162 km | 1 |
| Segererua Plateau | 170 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.