Paka (volcano)
Volcano in Kenya
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Paka is a shield volcano located in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. Geothermal activity is widespread in Paka. Paka means "ochre" in Pokot.
| Paka | |
|---|---|
  Paka Location in Kenya | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) |
| Coordinates | 0°55′10″N 36°11′29″E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kenya |
| Geology | |
| Formed by | Volcanism along the Gregory Rift |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | 7550 BCE ± 1000 years |
See also
References
- "Paka". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
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