Azrou volcanic field

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Azrou volcanic field
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Highest point
Elevation 1,785 m (5,856 ft) [1]
Coordinates 33°19′N5°09′W / 33.31°N 5.15°W / 33.31; -5.15 [1]
Geography
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Azrou volcanic field

The Azrou volcanic field is a volcanic field in Morocco, close to Ifrane in the Middle Atlas. [2] Calderas and volcanic cones characterize the field in the Azrou area [3] and are of Pliocene to Pleistocene age. [4] Volcanic activity occurred until 600,000 years ago and a number of fresh volcanic features are present. [5]

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  1. 1 2 "Azrou Volcanic Field". Global Volcanism Program . Smithsonian Institution.
  2. ↑ Waele & Melis 2009, p. 588.
  3. ↑ Waele & Melis 2009, p. 589.
  4. ↑ Waele & Melis 2009, p. 592.
  5. ↑ Waele & Melis 2009, p. 594.

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