Pipkin / Malpais Crater

The volcano lies in the Rodman Mountains. The high and wide Pipkin cinder cone probably erupted the lava flows which extend to its north and form a lava flow field which has the appearance of a mesa. The cone itself consists of lava bombs and scoria with red and black colours. Lava flows from the vent propagated through Kane Wash and into the Mojave River valley; it is possible that the lava diverted part of the wash into neighbouring Sheep Springs Wash.

Details

Type
Cinder Cone
Volcanic Arc
Lavic Lake volcanic field
Last Eruption
c. 600,000 years BP
Label Position
right