Harra of Arhab

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Country Yemen
Volcanic Region Southwest Arabia Volcanic Province
Landform | Volc Type Cluster | Volcanic field
Last Known Eruption 500 CE
Coordinates 15.6025°N, 44.0978°E
Elevation 3,100 m (10,171 ft)
Volcano Number 231090
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General Information

Eruptive History

There is data available for 2 confirmed eruptive periods.

0500 ± 100 years Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) VEI: 0

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) South flank of Kaulet Hattab
0500 ± 100 years - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported
 A lava flow probably originating from the south foot of the Kaulet Hattab tuff cone flowed 9 km S during about 400-600 CE (von Wissmann in Neumann van Padang, 1963).

List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at South flank of Kaulet Hattab

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
   - - - -    - - - - Property Damage
0500 ± 100 years    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

0200 (in or after) Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) VEI: 2 (?)

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) East flank of Jabal Zebib
0200 (in or after) - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Anthropology
 Excavations of a temple still in use in 200 CE revealed that it was probably burnt by a lava flow from a crater on the E flank of Jabal Zebib. Ruins of another large temple, possibly buried by the lava flow, were not found. Fresh-looking lapilli and bombs are found in the area (von Wissmann in Neumann van Padang, 1963).

List of 6 Events for Episode 1 at East flank of Jabal Zebib

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
   - - - -    - - - - Lapilli
   - - - -    - - - - Bombs
   - - - -    - - - - Property Damage
0200
(in or after)
   - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

Synonyms and Subfeatures

This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

There are no samples for Harra of Arhab in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.

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