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Meidob Volcanic Field: eruption history
Elevation2,000 m
TypeVolcanic field
Confirmed eruptions6#1 of 4 in country
Latest eruption2950 BCE
Largest VEI4
Location15.32, 26.47
By VEI
1
4
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2950 BCE | 0 | – | Vent VF 214 |
| 3000 BCE | 4 | – | Central Meidob volcanic field |
| 3050 BCE | 4 | – | SW crater of vent VF 57 |
| 4150 BCE | 4 | – | Central Meidob volcanic field |
| 5250 BCE | – | – | Central Meidob volcanic field |
| 6050 BCE | 4 | – | NE crater of vent VF 57 |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Kutum Volcanic Field | 107 km | 0 |
| Marra, Jebel | 355 km | 1 |
| Bayuda Volcanic Field | 747 km | 1 |
| Koussi, Emi | 978 km | 0 |
| Voon, Tarso | 1,153 km | 0 |
| Tousside, Tarso | 1,232 km | 0 |
| Toh, Tarso | 1,261 km | 0 |
| Alid | 1,445 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.