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Geomorphological Features
of the Manengouba Volcano (Cameroon Line):
Assets for Geotourism and Other
Anthropogenic Activities
Caract
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G.T. Zangmo, A.D. Kagou, D.G. Nkouathio, P. Wandji, and M.D. Gount
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Abstract
Mount Manengouba, a volcanic complex emplaced between 1.5 and 0 Myr, occurs in the
Cameroon Line, about 120 km NE of Mount Cameroon, Cameroon. Mount Manengouba
culminates at 2,411 m and is characterized by important geomorphological features
(geomorphosites), namely, two nested sub-circular calderas (Elengoum and Eboga), broken
cones, crater lakes (Female, Male and Beme), and domes and basin (Djeu-Seh). These
geomorphosites constitute an asset for geotourism and other anthropogenic activities. The
scienti
c values (rareness, representativeness, integrity
…
) and additional values (aestheitic,
ecological, economic
) Mount Manengouba geomorphosites constitute an enterprise for
geotourism. The fertility of the soil favours farming in the downslope areas of the volcano,
with the main products being coffee, maize, bananas, fruit and tubers. Hunting and
…
shing are
practiced by craftsmen throughout the year in the forests and Female Lake, respectively.
Vegetation cover fosters the practice of animal breeding (beef and sheep) in both calderas and
their vicinities. The presence of pyroclastic cones are utilised for quarrying in the region.
Pozzolana is the main product that is used as road aggregates, and in the manufacture of
concrete, bond-stones and cement. Excursions and research programs are carried out by
universities for educating the public about the geological and geomorphological heritage of
