Carrizozo Volcanic Field
Carrizozo Volcanic Field is a volcano in United States, 1,565 m high. It last erupted in 3250 BCE ± 500 years.
- Elevation
- 1,565 m
- Type
- volcanic field
- Last eruption
- 3250 BCE ± 500 years
The Carrizozo volcanic field is a monogenetic volcanic field located in New Mexico, US. The volcanic field consists of two lava flows, the Broken Back flow and the Carrizozo lava flow (Carrizozo Malpais). Both lava flows originated from groups of cinder cones. The Broken Back flow is approximately long and the Carrizozo, one of the largest in the world, is long, covering with a volume of .
Details
- Type
- volcanic field
- Location
- Lincoln County, New Mexico,United States
- Elevation
- 1565 to
- Elevation M
- 1565
- Last Eruption
- 3250 BCE ± 500 years
- Volcanic Zone
- Rio Grande Rift
Questions about Carrizozo Volcanic Field
Where is Carrizozo Volcanic Field?
Carrizozo Volcanic Field is in United States.
How high is Carrizozo Volcanic Field?
Carrizozo Volcanic Field is 1,565 m high.
When did Carrizozo Volcanic Field last erupt?
Carrizozo Volcanic Field last erupted in 3250 BCE ± 500 years.