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Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano (Tanzania) activity update: spattering and lava flows of natrocarbonatite lava inside the summit crater
Sunday, Dec 09, 2012
Spattering and lava flows of carbonatite lava inside the deep summit crater of Lengai have been recently observed by climbers. The crater which formed during explosive activity in 2008 is gradually being filled by spatter cones and small lava flows. [more]
Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano (Tanzania), activity update: natrocarbonatite lava at the crater floor
The crater of Lengai with active natrocarbonatite lava on its floor (photo: Michael Dalton-Smith)
Monday, Oct 11, 2010
Our friend Michael Dalton-Smith flew over Lengai 10 Oct 2010 and snapped a few shots of the crater. There were some recent small lava flows inside the new crater. Also there we signs that new cone has had some more minor collapses on the inside. He could not tell 100%, but there looks like a small lava lake. ... [more]

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An explosive eruption from Tanzania's Ol Doinyo volcano in 1966. Explosive activity began in August 1966, near the end of an eruption beginning in 1960 that consisted of quiet emission of lava flows in the summit crater. Ash deposits from previous eruptions whiten the volcano's slopes like snow. (Photo by Gordon Davies, 1966 / courtesy of Celia Nyamweru, Kenyatta University).
An explosive eruption from Tanzania's Ol Doinyo volcano in 1966. Explosive activity began in August 1966, near the end of an eruption beginning in 1960 that consisted of quiet emission of lava flows in the summit crater. Ash deposits from previous eruptions whiten the volcano's slopes like snow. (Photo by Gordon Davies, 1966 / courtesy of Celia Nyamweru, Kenyatta University).
The active north crater of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
The active north crater of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
Observing strombolian eruptions of black natrocarbonatite lava at Lengai volcano
Observing strombolian eruptions of black natrocarbonatite lava at Lengai volcano
Night-time scene inside the active crater of Lengai
Night-time scene inside the active crater of Lengai
Whitened natrocarbonatite lava and a steep crater cone,- called hornito
Whitened natrocarbonatite lava and a steep crater cone,- called hornito

Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano Photos

Stratovolcano 2890 m
Tanzania, -2.75°S / 35.9°E
The majestic cone of Ol Doinyo Lengai stratovolcano and the grassland at its feet seen from the NE. The tall hornito T49b in its active crater is well visible. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The majestic cone of Ol Doinyo Lengai stratovolcano and the grassland at its feet seen from the NE. The tall hornito T49b in its active crater is well visible.
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Ol Doinyo Lengai stratovolcano seen from the Ngorongoro Highlands at Empakai crater. The tall hornito in its active crater (on the left side) just peaks out into view. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Ol Doinyo Lengai stratovolcano seen from the Ngorongoro Highlands at Empakai crater. The tall hornito in its active crater (on the left side) just peaks out into view. (P...
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Ol Doinyo Lengai stratovolcano seen from Empakai crater. The tall hornito in its active crater (on the left side) just peaks out into view. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Ol Doinyo Lengai stratovolcano seen from Empakai crater. The tall hornito in its active crater (on the left side) just peaks out into view. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The flat plain of the Rift Valley beneath Ol Doinyo Lengai, criss-crossed by erosion gullies. A small Maassai boma (=cluster of huts) in the right of the image. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The flat plain of the Rift Valley beneath Ol Doinyo Lengai, criss-crossed by erosion gullies. A small Maassai boma (=cluster of huts) in the right of the image. (Photo: ...
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Ol Doinyo Lengai with its typical summit cloud seen from the NE. The Rift Valley escarpment is seen in the background. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Ol Doinyo Lengai with its typical summit cloud seen from the NE. The Rift Valley escarpment is seen in the background. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Ol Doinyo Lengai stratovolcano seen from the savannah near Lake Natron. The tall hornito T49b in its active north crater can be seen clearly. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Ol Doinyo Lengai stratovolcano seen from the savannah near Lake Natron. The tall hornito T49b in its active north crater can be seen clearly. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Ol Doinyo Lengai stratovolcano seen from the savannah near Lake Natron. The tall hornito T49b in its active north crater can be seen clearly. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Ol Doinyo Lengai stratovolcano seen from the savannah near Lake Natron. The tall hornito T49b in its active north crater can be seen clearly. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
 Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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image found in: Ol Doinyo Lengai photos by air (September 2007)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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image found in: Ol Doinyo Lengai photos by air (September 2007)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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image found in: Ol Doinyo Lengai photos by air (September 2007)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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image found in: Ol Doinyo Lengai photos by air (September 2007)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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image found in: Ol Doinyo Lengai photos by air (September 2007)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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image found in: Ol Doinyo Lengai photos by air (September 2007)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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image found in: Ol Doinyo Lengai photos by air (September 2007)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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image found in: Ol Doinyo Lengai photos by air (September 2007)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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image found in: Ol Doinyo Lengai photos by air (September 2007)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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image found in: Ol Doinyo Lengai photos by air (September 2007)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan Brouwer. (c)
Ol Doinyo Lengai taken from airplane (Martinair MD11) and an altitude of 24.000 ft - 33.000 ft. Pictures taken in Sept.19-21, 2007 by Jelle Schouten and his Co-pilot Stan...
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Airphoto of active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano in September 2007 (c)
Airphoto of active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano in September 2007 (c)
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image found in: Ol Doinyo Lengai photos by air (September 2007)

Links and further info:

The Ol Doinyo Lengai web site / it.stlawu.edu/~cnya/
Celia Nyamweru’s Website - This is the most comprehensive website on the history of Ol Doinyo Lengai, by an expert on the Rift Valley.
OL DOINYO LENGAI - The Mountain of God / www.mtsu.edu/~fbelton/lengai.html
Fred Belton's extensive website dedicated to Lengai. Fred visits Lengai (almost) every year and comes back with lots of information and observation about the volcano's activity. Extensive News, other links, expedition infos, photos.
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