Geologic map of Oldonyo Lengai (Oldoinyo Lengai) Volcano and surroundings, Arusha Region, United Republic of TanzaniaĬascades Volcano Observatory, Volcano Science Center The database includes layers for hypsography (topography), hydrography, and infrastructure such as roads and trails. The GIS database is in a Transverse Mercator projection, zone 36, New (1960) Arc datum. Those who prefer the convenience and access offered by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) may download an electronic database, suitable for most GIS software applications. Six new radiometric ages, by the 40Ar/ 39Ar method, and 48 new geochemical analyses from Oldonyo Lengai and surrounding volcanic features deepen our understanding of the area. It is here where Oldonyo Lengai, Tanzania’s most active volcano of the past several thousand years, built its edifice. Exposed strata provide a history of volcanism, sedimentation, and faulting that spans 2 million years. The southernmost Lake Natron basin is located along the East African rift zone in northern Tanzania. In this way questions are raised and challenges proposed to future workers. Its goal is to place the new findings into the framework of previous investigations while highlighting gaps in knowledge. The map sheet can be downloaded in pdf format for online viewing or ready to print (48 inches by 36 inches).Ī 65-page explanatory pamphlet describes the geologic history of the area. The geology of Oldonyo Lengai volcano and the southernmost Lake Natron basin, Tanzania, is presented on this geologic map at scale 1:50,000.
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