1222 Syrian volcanic eruption
| Unnamed | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 600 metres (1,970 ft) (approx) |
| Geography | |
| Location | .svg.png){kind=small} Syria |
| Geology | |
| Volcanic field | |
| Last eruption | 1222 |
In 1222, a volcanic eruption took place in a volcanic field in northern Syria near Killis, Turkey.[1] The volcano probably formed because of a regional graben. The Volcano is Andesitic-Basaltic in composition.
Eruptions
1222 eruption
The eruption was a VEI 0 that produced lava flows sometime in 1222 AD.[2]
Other fields
Fields that are of Miocene-Quaternary in age are located in nearby Turkey.[3]
References
- ↑ "Unnamed Volcano - John Seach". Volcano Live. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Siebert, Simkin & Kimberly 2011, p. 64.
- ↑ "Unnamed 36.67°N/37.00°E Volcano". Volcano Discovery. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
Source
- Siebert, Lee; Simkin, Tom; Kimberly, Paul (2011). Volcanoes of the World (3rd ed.). University of California Press. ISBN 9780520947931.
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