Harra es-Sawad

Harra es-Sawad consists of a hundred volcanic cones distributed across an area measuring 40 by 95 kilometers along the Gulf of Aden.

The most substantial recorded eruption from this volcanic field took place in 1253, registering as a VEI 3 event on the volcanic scale.

Local communities in the region maintain traditional Yemeni practices while living near this extensive volcanic landscape that shapes their daily activities.

Scientific research teams gather data about geothermal energy potential through the examination of thermal springs and fumaroles throughout the volcanic field.

The volcanic field contains numerous uneroded cones situated above faulted basement limestone, reaching an elevation of 1,737 meters above sea level.

Elevation above the sea: 1,737 m

GPS coordinates: 13.58000,46.12000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:48