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Cap-Vert

Cap-Vert

Senegal
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Geological Summary

Volcanism on the Cap-Vert Peninsula took place in five episodes from the Oligocene to the Pleistocene, ending about 600,000 years ago. The volcanic field covers an area of about 100 km2 on the peninsula hosting the capital city of Dakar.

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Volcano Info

Elevation:
Volcano Type:Volcanic field
Geologic Epoch:Pleistocene
Country:Senegal
Characteristics
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Quick Facts
Elevation
Volcano TypeVolcanic field
Geologic EpochPleistocene
CountrySenegal
Registry Info
RegionAfrica and Red Sea
SubregionAfrica (northern)
Tectonic Setting
Dominant Rock