Volcanic eruption

Eruption of Paka

7550 BCE · 0.92° N, 36.18° E

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What the records say

When
7550 BCE
Kind
Volcanic eruption
Coordinates
0.92° N, 36.18° E
Vei
4
Date uncertainty
± 2000 years
Dated by
Isotopic: Ar/Ar
Volcano number
222053
Eruption number
13988
Vei modifier
C

Paka (volcano)

Volcano in Kenya

Paka is a shield volcano located in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. Geothermal activity is widespread in Paka. Paka means "ochre" in Pokot.

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