List Of Volcanoes In Kenya
A volcano is a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
In this article Keweb.co tries to answer the question by publishing the full list of Volcanoes in Kenya
Below is the complete List of the Volcanoes In Kenya
| Volcano Name | Location | Last Eruption | Primary Volcano Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrier | Kenya | 1921 CE | Shield |
| Central Island | Kenya | Unknown – Evidence Credible | Tuff cone(s) |
| Chyulu Hills | Kenya | 1855 CE | Volcanic field |
| Ol Doinyo Eburru | Kenya | Unknown – Evidence Credible | Complex |
| Elmenteita Badlands | Kenya | Unknown – Evidence Credible | Pyroclastic cone(s) |
| Emuruangogolak | Kenya | 1910 CE | Shield |
| Homa Mountain | Kenya | Unknown – Evidence Credible | Complex |
| Korosi | Kenya | Unknown – Evidence Credible | Shield |
| Longonot | Kenya | 1863 CE | Stratovolcano |
| Marsabit | Kenya | Unknown – Evidence Uncertain | Shield |
| Menengai | Kenya | 6050 BCE | Shield |
| Namarunu | Kenya | 6550 BCE | Shield |
| North Island | Kenya | Unknown – Evidence Credible | Tuff cone(s) |
| Nyambeni Hills | Kenya | Unknown – Evidence Credible | Shield |
| Ol Kokwe | Kenya | Unknown – Evidence Credible | Shield |
| Olkaria | Kenya | 1770 CE | Pyroclastic cone(s) |
| Paka | Kenya | 7550 BCE | Shield |
| Segererua Plateau | Kenya | Unknown – Evidence Credible | Pyroclastic cone(s) |
| Silali | Kenya | 5050 BCE | Shield |
| South Island | Kenya | 1888 CE | Stratovolcano |
| Suswa | Kenya | Unknown – Evidence Credible | Shield |
Which are the active volcanoes in Kenya?
Suswa is the closest active volcano to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya (50 km). Future eruptions of the volcano may have a significant effect on the city. Suswa volcano contains an unusual island-block and caldera structure which is also seen at Poseidonius and Gassendi craters on the moon.
When did the last volcano erupt in Kenya?
The Barrier is an active shield volcano located in the north of Kenya. It is last known to have erupted in 1921.