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Azrou volcanic field

Coordinates: 33°19′N 5°09′W / 33.31°N 5.15°W / 33.31; -5.15
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Azrou volcanic field
The Azrou volcanic field seen from ISS Expedition 63
Highest point
Elevation1,785 m (5,856 ft)[1]
Coordinates33°19′N 5°09′W / 33.31°N 5.15°W / 33.31; -5.15[1]
Geography
Azrou volcanic field is located in Morocco
Azrou volcanic field
Azrou volcanic field

Azrou volcanic field is a volcanic field in Morocco, close to Ifrane in the Middle Atlas.[2] Calderas and volcanic cones characterize the field in the Azrou area[3] and are of Pliocene to Pleistocene age.[4] Volcanic activity occurred until 600,000 years ago and a number of fresh volcanic features are present.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Azrou Volcanic Field". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  2. ^ Waele & Melis 2009, p. 588.
  3. ^ Waele & Melis 2009, p. 589.
  4. ^ Waele & Melis 2009, p. 592.
  5. ^ Waele & Melis 2009, p. 594.

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