Shadowy tendrils of ancient lava have scarred a dark volcano next to a 'skull' in the Sahara — Earth from space
The Toussidé volcano in northwestern Chad has been scarred by ancient lava flows that appear as shadowy tendrils from space. The volcano is located in the Sahara and is considered potentially active, with a dark peak standing 10,712 feet above sea level. The area surrounding the volcano features a unique landscape, including a massif made up of overlapping magmatic rock and a skull-like caldera called Trou au Natron.
- ▪The Toussidé volcano is a potentially active stratovolcano located in the Tibesti Mountains of northern Chad and southern Libya.
- ▪The volcano has a dark peak that stands 10,712 feet above sea level, making it the second-tallest mountain in the Tibesti region.
- ▪The Trou au Natron caldera, located near the volcano, is a 3,300-foot-deep crater that resembles a giant skull when viewed from above.
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Planet Earth Volcanoes Shadowy tendrils of ancient lava have scarred a dark volcano next to a 'skull' in the Sahara — Earth from space A 2019 astronaut photo shows off ancient lava flows that once oozed down the jet-black slopes of the Toussidé volcano in northwestern Chad. An intriguing volcanic "skull" also lurks in the aerial image. By Harry Baker published 30 June 2026 in Features When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. From space, the petrified remnants of ancient lava flows appear to seep away or drip down from the Toussidé volcano in northwestern Chad.
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