About Dacht-i-Navar Group
Dacht-i-Navar Group is a lava dome(s) rising to 3,800 meters (12,468 feet) in Afghanistan's Arabia-Central Asia Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Dacht-i-Navar Group is located in Afghanistan, within the Central Asia Volcanic Province of the broader Arabia-Central Asia Volcanic Regions. Situated at 33.95° N, 67.92° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subtropical climate zone. Standing at 3,800 meters above sea level, Dacht-i-Navar Group towers above the alpine zone, where vegetation gives way to bare rock, snow, and ice for much of the year. The high elevation means the upper slopes experience significantly colder temperatures than surrounding lowlands. The volcanic landform is characterized as a minor, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
The Dacht-i-Navar volcanic field is a group of 15 trachyandesitic lava domes along the southern margin of Dacht-i-Navar in west-central Afghanistan, SW of Kabul. The age of the volcanoes is not known precisely; they were tentatively considered to be of Pleistocene age (Lapparent et al., 1965) and were listed as Recent by Bordet (IAVCEI, 1973).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Dacht-i-Navar Group.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dacht-i-Navar Group
Is Dacht-i-Navar Group an active volcano?+
Dacht-i-Navar Group is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Dacht-i-Navar Group?+
Dacht-i-Navar Group has a summit elevation of 3,800 meters (12,468 feet) above sea level. At 3,800 meters, it is comparable in height to many significant mountain peaks and stands well above the tree line.
What type of volcano is Dacht-i-Navar Group?+
Dacht-i-Navar Group is classified as a Lava dome(s). Lava domes are mounds of viscous lava that pile up around a volcanic vent. They grow by expansion from within and can collapse to produce dangerous pyroclastic flows.
Where is Dacht-i-Navar Group located?+
Dacht-i-Navar Group is located in Afghanistan, in the Arabia-Central Asia Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Asia Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are 33.950° latitude, 67.920° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Dacht-i-Navar Group?+
Dacht-i-Navar Group can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Afghanistan may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
