Cap-Vert (volcano)

Cap-Vert
Cap-Vert
Highest point
Coordinates14°46′N 17°24′W / 14.77°N 17.4°W / 14.77; -17.4

Cap-Vert is a volcanic field in Senegal with a surface of 100 square kilometres (39 sq mi). The field covers the Cape Verde peninsula close to Dakar and was active until 600,000 years ago. It consists of a number of outcrops and two 100 metres (330 ft) high hills. The position of the dykes and lava flows has been influenced by local fault systems.

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