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Vakak Group

Coordinates: 34°15′N 67°58′E / 34.25°N 67.97°E / 34.25; 67.97
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Vakak Group
Vakak Group is located in Afghanistan
Vakak Group
Vakak Group
Highest point
Elevation3,190 m (10,470 ft)[1]
ListingVolcanoes of Afghanistan
Coordinates34°15′N 67°58′E / 34.25°N 67.97°E / 34.25; 67.97[1]
Geography
CountryAfghanistan
Geology
Age of rockPleistocene[1]
Mountain typeVolcanic field

The Vakak Group (also spelled Wakak) is a small volcanic field located WSW of Kabul, Afghanistan. It consists of 18 dacitic and trachytic volcanoes including lava domes and possibly an old caldera.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Global Volcanism Program". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2009-01-13.