Bayuda Volcanic Field

The Bayuda Volcanic Field extends across 30,000 square kilometers, containing over 40 volcanic cones and numerous basaltic lava flows reaching 670 meters in elevation.

The field exhibits volcanic activity dating from the Pleistocene epoch, with eruptions occurring between 500,000 and 5,000 years ago, as evidenced by geological formations.

Local communities near the volcanic field maintain traditional farming and herding practices, adapting to the dark, mineral-rich soil conditions despite the arid environment.

Visitors require desert travel equipment and sufficient supplies, as the remote location offers limited infrastructure and experiences temperature variations between day and night.

The field contains the Hosh ed Salam crater, measuring 500 meters deep and 1,300 meters wide, surrounded by deposits of volcanic ash and tephra.

Elevation above the sea: 670 m

GPS coordinates: 18.33333,32.75000

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:59