Nemrut (volcano) of Lake Van, which is near the volcano, allowed clarification of the chronology and activity of recent eruptions. The potential activity of Nemrut and the close proximity of several Turkish cities inspired recent in-depth studies. In October 2003, the first in Turkey real-time seismic network of sensors has been installed around the volcano. During the first three years of operation the network has registered 133 seismic events with a magnitude of 1.3–4.0. Eruptions of Nemrut were mainly of Plinian type. Their products are mainly alkaline and include a wide range of lavas: from basalt to rhyolite and phonolite, as well
Mount Stromlo competed in the four mountain bike disciplines of Cross Country, Downhill, Four Cross and Observed Trials. Mount Stromlo currently plays host to two large annual Mountain Biking events, the Scott Australian 24–hour MTB Championships in October, and the Mountain Bike Festival Australia in December. In addition to the mountain biking facilities Mount Stromlo also boasts an event pavilion with office space and change rooms, a kids play area, BBQ's, a road cycling criterium circuit, a groomed grass cross country running track and equestrian trails. Mount Stromlo Mount Stromlo (formerly Mount Strom ) is a mountain with an elevation of that