WAS MT. SINAI A VOLCANO?  DISCOVERIES AFFECTING THE INTERPRETATION OF EXODUS

Introduction | Early Exploration | Geology | Parting Remarks
East Al Jaw | Ash Cones | West Al Jaw | Tadra

1962 Corona Satellite pass over the eastern rim of Al Jaw basin
Declassified CIA Observation Satellite Photo 
(1962 - Corona Mission)    

 

North is towards the top of the photo -- not true north.  This area is south of Tebuk and north of Midian Salih and Al Oula.  There are numerous volcanoes and black lava flows.