Kone (volcano)
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Kone is a volcano located in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. It is located on the Main Ethiopian Rift, which belongs to the most northern branch of the East African Rift Valley.[2] Borchotto the nearest town is 5 km away and the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa is situated 160 km west of Kone. The nearest volcano is Mount Fentale located 30 km to the northwest, with the Boseti Gudo Volcano further away to the southeast.[2] Kone takes up an area of 250 square miles and has an elevation of 1619m.[3]
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Kone | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,619 m (5,312 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 8°48′0″N 39°41′30″E[1] |
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Geology | |
Mountain type | Calderas |
Last eruption | 1820 ± 10 years[1] |
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