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Bijar Volcanic Field

Bijar Volcanic Field

Iran
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Geological Summary

The Bijar volcanic field of a cluster of Miocene dacitic and rhyolitic lava domes and a group of Pleistocene (Potassium-Argon dates 1.3-0.5 million years ago) alkaline cinder and spatter cones and two rhyolitic lava domes (Boccaletti et al. 1976-77).

Bijar Volcanic Field Map

Volcano Info

Elevation:
Volcano Type:Pyroclastic cone(s)
Geologic Epoch:Pleistocene
Country:Iran
Characteristics
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Quick Facts
Elevation
Volcano TypePyroclastic cone(s)
Geologic EpochPleistocene
CountryIran
Registry Info
RegionMiddle East and Indian Ocean
SubregionMiddle East (western)
Tectonic Setting
Dominant Rock