About Vakak Group
Vakak Group is a volcanic field rising to 3,190 meters (10,466 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
Vakak Group is located in Afghanistan, within the Central Asia Volcanic Province of the broader Arabia-Central Asia Volcanic Regions. Situated at 34.25° N, 67.97° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subtropical climate zone. At 3,190 meters above sea level, Vakak Group rises above the surrounding terrain into montane or subalpine conditions. The elevation creates distinct ecological zones along its flanks, from forested lower slopes to exposed rocky terrain near the summit. The volcanic landform is characterized as a cluster, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
The Vakak Group (also spelled Wakak) consists of 18 dacitic and trachytic volcanoes located WSW of Kabul. It is the northernmost of a group of small volcanic fields in the Ghanzi region and consists of endogenous lava domes, one of which occupies an old caldera. 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 (International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior, 1973).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Vakak Group.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vakak Group
Is Vakak Group an active volcano?+
Vakak 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 Vakak Group?+
Vakak Group has a summit elevation of 3,190 meters (10,466 feet) above sea level. At 3,190 meters, it is comparable in height to many significant mountain peaks and stands well above the tree line.
What type of volcano is Vakak Group?+
Vakak Group is classified as a Volcanic field. Volcanic fields consist of clusters of small volcanic vents and cinder cones spread across a region. Rather than a single central vent, eruptions can occur at many points across the field.
Where is Vakak Group located?+
Vakak 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 34.250° latitude, 67.970° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Vakak Group?+
Vakak 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.
