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Is the city of Pretoria in an extinct volcano?

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No, the city of Pretoria is not near any noted volcanism, current or past. (It is located near where the outer rim of the Vredefort impact crater once must have been. I don't think that has much to do with the current geography.) The city centre d... read more

There is, about an hour’s drive from Pretoria, a hotel, casino and golf resort called Sun City, which was established in an extinct volcano crater known as Valley of the Sun. read more

Portland, Oregon is nestled among extinct volcanoes (and not very long extinct either, geologically speaking) of the Boring Lava Field. It has two extinct volcanoes – Mount Tabor and Rocky Butte – within the city limits, and a volcanic ridge to the west – Elk Hill, Swede Hill, TV Hill – forms the city's border with Beaverton. read more

Discover Pretoria’s top sights on this 5.5-hour sightseeing tour from Johannesburg. With an expert guide, admire the highlights of South Africa’s elegant administrative capital, nicknamed the ‘Jacaranda City,’ for its annual purple jacaranda blooms, and learn about its tangled history. read more

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Stock Photos/Pictures: Eldborg crater/extinct volcano ...
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