Paka is a shield volcano located in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. Geothermal activity is widespread in Paka. Paka means "ochre" in Pokot.

Paka
Paka is located in Kenya
Paka
Paka
Location in Kenya
Highest point
Elevation1,697 m (5,568 ft)
Coordinates0°55′10″N 36°11′29″E / 0.919465°N 36.191454°E / 0.919465; 36.191454
Geography
LocationKenya
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano
Last eruption7550 BCE ± 1000 years

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References

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  • "Paka". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-06-24.