Marrah Mountains, Volcanic mountain range in Darfur region, Sudan
The Marrah Mountains extend over 160 kilometers through western Sudan, reaching elevations of 3,042 meters at the Deriba Caldera summit.
The mountain range experienced its final volcanic eruption around 1500 BC, with pyroclastic flows traveling more than 30 kilometers from the volcanic center.
The mountains lie within the traditional lands of the Fur people, forming a natural boundary between different ethnic territories in the Darfur region.
Two lakes exist within Deriba Caldera: a larger northeastern lake with high salinity and green water, and a smaller lake containing fresher water.
The Marrah Mountains stand as the sole major mountain range in the Sahel, rising 2,600 meters above the surrounding plains except for Niger's Aïr Mountains.
Elevation above the sea: 3,042 m
Part of: Darfur Plateau
GPS coordinates: 13.64738,24.15195
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:31
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