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Chyulu Hills: eruption history
Elevation2,188 m
TypeVolcanic field
Confirmed eruptions3#3 of 21 in country
Latest eruption1855-07-02
Largest VEI2
Location-2.68, 37.88
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
1
0
0
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855-07-02 | 2 | – | Shaitani and Chaimu |
| 1470 | – | – | Umani |
| 2250 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Meru | 140 km | 4 |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | 219 km | 26 |
| Suswa | 240 km | 0 |
| Longonot | 253 km | 3 |
| Olkaria | 265 km | 3 |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | 292 km | 0 |
| Elmenteita Badlands | 299 km | 0 |
| Nyambeni Hills | 324 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.