Mazhan, China
Tengchong volcanic field
The Tengchong Volcanic Field is a Cenozoic volcanic field located in the southeastern margin of the Tibetan Plateau around 40 km from the Chinese border with Myanmar. The TVF is uniquely the only region affected by Quaternary volcanism that is part of the Himalayan Geothermal Belt caused by the Indo-Asian continent-continent collision. The TVF is characterized by hydrothermal activity and large-scale eruptions last recorded in 1609 CE.
- City
- Mazhan
- Country
- China
- Category
- Landmark
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
Background: Wikipedia