Ol Doinyo Lengai
Ol Doinyo Lengai is an active volcano in Tanzania. It consists of a volcanic cone with two craters, the northern of which has erupted during historical time. Uniquely for volcanoes on Earth, it has erupted natrocarbonatite, an unusual, cold and highly fluid type of magma. Recent eruptions in 2007-2008 impacted the surrounding region.
| Ol Doinyo Lengai (Oldoinyo Lengai) | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,360 m (4,460 ft) |
| Isolation | 16.68 km (10.36 mi) |
| Coordinates | 2.764°S 35.914°E |
| Geography | |
Ol Doinyo Lengai (Oldoinyo Lengai) | |
| Parent range | East African Rift |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 2023 AD |
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