Visoke

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Satellite image of Visoke, Rwanda

Visoke is located in the Bufumbira field, an easterly part of the Virunga volcanic complex located in the western branch of the East African Rift Valley. The lava flows of Visoke date around 0.08 Ma.

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Labelled Virunga Volcanic Complex

Map of Virunga Volcanic Complex


Source of Information:
De Mulder, M.; 1986 K-Ar geochronology of the Karisimbi volcano (Virunga, Rwanda-Zaire; J. Afr. Earth Sci.; p.575-76.

 

Latitude (DD)
-1.47
Longitude (dd)
29.49
Elevation (m)
3711
State (Province, etc)
Central Africa
Country
Congo
Rwanda
Type
Stratovolcano