description Ayranteken Mud Volcano Overview
Ayranteken Mud Volcano is a mud volcano in the Garadagh district of Baku, Azerbaijan, within the Baku and Absheron Peninsula Group State Nature Reserve. It has recorded eruptions, including an event on 29 March 2018 that lasted about seven minutes, produced flames rising roughly 100 to 150 metres above the crater, spread erupted breccia across up to two hectares, and formed radial cracks in the surrounding ground.
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Where is Ayranteken Mud Volcano located?
Ayranteken Mud Volcano is in the Garadagh district of Baku, Azerbaijan. It lies within the Baku and Absheron Peninsula Group State Nature Reserve.
When did Ayranteken Mud Volcano have a recorded eruption?
A recorded eruption occurred on 29 March 2018. The event lasted about seven minutes.
What happens during an Ayranteken eruption?
The volcano can release mud and flames as gases escape through the vent. During the 29 March 2018 event, flames rose visibly above the eruption.
Is Ayranteken Mud Volcano in a protected area?
Yes. It is located within the Baku and Absheron Peninsula Group State Nature Reserve. That reserve contains many mud-volcanic structures in Azerbaijan.
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