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Mayotte

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  • Country
  • Volcanic Region
  • Landform | Volc Type
  • Last Known Eruption
  • 12.83°S
  • 45.17°E

  • 660 m
    2,165 ft

  • 233005
  • Latitude
  • Longitude

  • Summit
    Elevation

  • Volcano
    Number

The Global Volcanism Program has no activity reports available for Mayotte.

The Global Volcanism Program has no Weekly Reports available for Mayotte.

The Global Volcanism Program has no Bulletin Reports available for Mayotte.

Eruptive History

There is data available for 3 confirmed eruptive periods.

2050 BCE ± 500 years Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)  

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)
2050 BCE ± 500 years - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Pumice

3550 BCE ± 500 years Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)  

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)
3550 BCE ± 500 years - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Pumice

4050 BCE ± 500 years Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)  

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)
4050 BCE ± 500 years - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Pumice

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 Mayotte in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.

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