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Olkaria: eruption history
Elevation2,434 m
TypePyroclastic cone
Confirmed eruptions3#5 of 21 in country
Latest eruption1770
Largest VEI–
Location-0.90, 36.29
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
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1
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0
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1770 | – | – | Ololbutot |
| 4050 BCE | – | – | |
| 6050 BCE | – | – | NE side (Gorge Farm) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Longonot | 17 km | 3 |
| Suswa | 28 km | 0 |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | 29 km | 0 |
| Elmenteita Badlands | 40 km | 0 |
| Menengai | 82 km | 2 |
| Ol Kokwe | 171 km | 0 |
| Korosi | 187 km | 0 |
| Paka | 203 km | 1 |
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.