Jabal Yar
Volcanic field in Saudi Arabia
Jabal Yār (Arabic: جَبَل يَار) is a small basaltic volcanic field in Saudi Arabia, near the border with Yemen. It is the southernmost (young) volcanic field in Saudi Arabia. The field is rich in olivine.[2]
Morphology
The field is located near the Red Sea, in the southwest of the country. The field contains three groups of volcanoes ('Ukwatain, Qummatain and Djar'attain-Harra). The area is still very active. South of Djar'attain and between it and 'Ukwatain, hot springs are present.[2]
Eruptions
The only eruption at the field took place in 1810 CE ± 10 (give or take 10 years). It was a small (VEI 2) explosive eruption that produced lava flows.[citation needed]
See also
- List of volcanoes in Saudi Arabia
- Sarat Mountains
- 'Asir Mountains
References
- ^ "Global Volcanism Program | Jabal Yar".
- ^ a b "Jabal Yar". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
External links
- Photo of volcanic cone in Jabal Yar on Panaramio.com
- v
- t
- e