Ardoukoba
Ardoukôba (Arabic: أردوكوبا) is a fissure vents volcano in Djibouti. Located on the coast 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Djibouti City, its summit is situated at 298 metres (978 ft) above sea level. It last erupted in November 1978 following an earthquake, the area having been dormant for 3,000 years. The volcano's rift is 17 kilometres (11 mi) in width, and has a depth of 800 metres (2,600 ft).
| Ardoukoba | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Listing | Volcanoes of Djibouti |
| Coordinates | 11°36′N 42°29′E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | أردوكوبا (Arabic) |
| Geography | |
Ardoukoba | |
| Country | Djibouti |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Fissure vent |
| Last eruption | November 1978 |
The Government of Djibouti has initiated a proposal with UNESCO to declare the Lake Assal zone including the Ardoukoba volcano and its surroundings as a World Heritage Site.
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