Methana Volcano

Methana Volcano
Methana Lava dome
Highest point
Elevation740 m (2,430 ft)
Coordinates37°36′13″N 23°21′58″E / 37.60361°N 23.36611°E / 37.60361; 23.36611
Geography
Methana Volcano is located in Greece
Methana Volcano
Methana Volcano
Geology
Age of rock87,000 years
Mountain typeLava dome
Volcanic arc/beltSouth Aegean Volcanic Arc
Last eruption258 BCE ± 18 years
Climbing
Easiest routeHiking
Panoramic view of Methana peninsula.

The Methana volcano peninsula is situated approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Athens in Greece.