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Wahab, A.A., Abul Maaty, M.A., Stuart, F.M., Awad, H., Kafafy, A. (2014) The geology and geochronology of Al Wahbah maar crater, Harrat Kishb, Saudi Arabia. Quartenary Geochronology, 21, 70-76.

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Original EntryWahab, A.A., Abul Maaty, M.A., Stuart, F.M., Awad, H., Kafafy, A. (2014) The geology and geochronology of Al Wahbah maar crater, Harrat Kishb, Saudi Arabia. Quartenary Geochronology, 21, 70-76.
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Full ReferenceWahab, A.A., Abul Maaty, M.A., Stuart, F.M., Awad, H., Kafafy, A. (2014) The geology and geochronology of Al Wahbah maar crater, Harrat Kishb, Saudi Arabia. Quartenary Geochronology, 21, 70-76.
Plain TextWahab, A.A., Abul Maaty, M.A., Stuart, F.M., Awad, H., Kafafy, A. (2014) The geology and geochronology of Al Wahbah maar crater, Harrat Kishb, Saudi Arabia. Quartenary Geochronology, 21, 70-76.

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Al Wahbah Crater, Harrat Kishb Volcanic Field, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia

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Al Wahbah Crater, Harrat Kishb Volcanic Field, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabiaⓘ Augite, ⓘ Basalt, ⓘ Clinopyroxene Subgroup, ⓘ Dolerite, ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series, ⓘ Gabbro, ⓘ Gypsum, ⓘ Hawaiite, ⓘ Plagioclase, ⓘ Zeolite Group

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