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Fentale: eruption history
Elevation2,007 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions1#12 of 45 in country
Latest eruption1789
Largest VEI0
Location8.98, 39.91
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
1
0
0
0
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | 0 | – | Caldera floor and SW flank |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Beru | 18 km | 0 |
| Kone | 30 km | 1 |
| Dofen | 47 km | 0 |
| Boset | 67 km | 0 |
| Liado Hayk | 77 km | 0 |
| Melkassa | 87 km | 0 |
| Hertali | 100 km | 0 |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | 104 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.