Sork Ale Explained

Sork Ale
Elevation M:1611
Location:Ethiopia
Range:Danakil Alps
Map:Ethiopia
Relief:1
Map Size:225
Label Position:right
Coordinates:13.18°N 41.725°W
Type:Stratovolcano
Last Eruption:Holocene?

Sork Ale (also known as Asdaga or Sorcali) is a sicilic stratovolcano located in the Danakil Horst at the southern end of the Danakil Alps near the Ethiopia/Eritrea border. It makes up part of the Bidu volcanic complex (with the Nabro Volcano, Bara Ale and Mallahle).[1]

The volcano has scoria cones suggesting Strombolian eruptions. At the top of the volcano is a 1 km wide 300m steep sided caldera there are satellite vents on the south east flank. The volcano lies on the western end of lava field.[1]

Notes and References

  1. 221103. Sork Ale. 2021-06-23.