Monti Sabatini

The Monti Sabatini is a geologic region in Lazio, central Italy, a remnant of intense volcanism which started ca. 600,000 years ago, mainly with pyroclastic and maar forming eruptions which continued until 100,000 years ago. The region is classified as a dormant volcanic district.^[1] The mountains are part of the Lazio's Anti-Apennines. Included between the Monti Sabatini is the Lake Bracciano, which is a volcanotectonic depression formed about 3.7 Ma, and the Lake Martignano. The sedimentary base of the Sabatini complex lies buried under 200 m (660 ft) of volcanic ash and rocks.

Background

The highest point is Monte Rocca Romana (a postcaldera stratocone), at 612 m (2,008 ft).^{[citation needed]}

Other mountains in the area include Monti della Tolfa, Monte Soratte, and more southwards, by the Monti Cornicolani.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• List of volcanoes in Italy
• Monti Volsini
• Monti Cimini

References

External links

• Sabatini Volcanic Complex.
• Sabatini, Italy
• "Sabatini Complex". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 25 June 2021.

42°10′N 12°15′E / 42.167°N 12.250°E / 42.167; 12.250

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