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Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-12588

The Bir Borhut volcanic field in southern Yemen is shown in this December 2019 Planet Labs satellite image monthly mosaic (N is at the top; this image is approximately 26 km across). The At-Tabâb maar is SE of the lava field along the coastline next to a tuff ring. Cones have formed throughout the darker lava field. Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

The Bir Borhut volcanic field in southern Yemen is shown in this December 2019 Planet Labs satellite image monthly mosaic (N is at the top; this image is approximately 26 km across). The At-Tabâb maar is SE of the lava field along the coastline next to a tuff ring. Cones have formed throughout the darker lava field.

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

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Keywords: lava flow | volcanic field | maar | tuff cone | tuff ring


Bir Borhut