Sudan’s landscape includes more than deserts and river plains — scattered volcanic fields and hill groups record the country’s tectonic past and occasional geothermal activity. These volcanic features sit mainly in remote regions, so mapped lists help make sense of their positions and reported heights.
There are 4 Volcanoes in Sudan, ranging from Bayuda Volcanic Field to Tagabo Hills. For each entry you’ll find below Location,Coordinates (lat, lon),Elevation (m) & activity — you’ll find below.
Are any of these volcanoes still active?
Most of Sudan’s volcanic centers are considered extinct or dormant, with few (if any) reliably recorded historical eruptions; much of the activity dates to the Pleistocene–Holocene. Because monitoring is limited, “active” assessments rely on geologic studies, lava or tephra ages, and local reports rather than continuous seismic networks.
How reliable are the coordinates and elevations listed?
Coordinates and elevations come from topographic maps, satellite data, and published studies, so they are generally accurate to within a few hundred meters, but small discrepancies can occur between sources; for precise work, cross-check with satellite elevation models or the Global Volcanism Program.
Volcanoes in Sudan
| Name | Location | Coordinates (lat, lon) | Elevation (m) & activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jebel Marra | Darfur (near Nyala) | 12.40,24.80 | 3,042 m; Quaternary (Holocene); no historical eruptions recorded |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | North Darfur (near Kutum) | 15.50,25.00 | 1,400 m; Pleistocene–Holocene; no historical eruptions recorded |
| Tagabo Hills | Darfur (western Darfur region) | 13.50,24.50 | 1,200 m; Quaternary; no historical eruptions recorded |
| Bayuda Volcanic Field | Bayuda Desert (near Merowe, River Nile state) | 18.20,33.20 | 900 m; Quaternary; no historical eruptions recorded |
Images and Descriptions
Jebel Marra
Large volcanic massif in central Darfur with the Deriba caldera and crater lakes. Rising over 3,000 m, it’s Sudan’s most prominent volcanic complex, notable for past explosive activity and a wetter highland microclimate contrasting surrounding plains.
Meidob Volcanic Field
Extensive field of hundreds of cinder cones, maars and lava flows across northern Darfur. Noted for well-preserved basaltic cones and broad volcanic plateaus, it’s a key example of intracontinental volcanic activity in Sudan.
Tagabo Hills
Cluster of small scoria cones and lava fields in western Darfur. The Tagabo Hills stand out as isolated basaltic vents with fresh-looking cones that illustrate more recent Quaternary volcanism in the region.
Bayuda Volcanic Field
Dispersed volcanic field in the Bayuda Desert with scoria cones and lava flows between Nile bends. Its dark volcanic cones dramatically contrast the sands and record magmatism related to regional rifting processes.
