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Methana Volcano | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
Coordinates | 37°36′13″N 23°21′58″E / 37.60361°N 23.36611°E |
Geography | |
Geology | |
Rock age | 87,000 years |
Mountain type | Lava dome |
Volcanic arc | South Aegean Volcanic Arc |
Last eruption | 258 BCE ± 18 years |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hiking |
The Methana volcano peninsula is situated approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Athens in Greece.