Diamond Craters

Diamond Craters

The Diamond Craters is a monogenetic volcanic field about southeast of Burns, Oregon. The field consists of a area of basaltic lava flows, cinder cones, and maars. The reexamination of radiocarbon dates from older studies and interpretation of paleomagnetic data and new radiocarbon dates limits the eruption of volcanic vents in this volcanic field to the time period between 7320 and 7790 calendar years B.P.

Details

Age
7320 to 7790 calendar years. B.P.
Topo
USGS Diamond Swamp
Type
Volcanic field / shield volcano
Range
Basin and Range
Location
Harney County, Oregon, U.S.
Map Width
240
Elevation Ft
4707
Easiest Route
roads and trails