Trimble Knob
Trimble Knob is a volcano in United States. It last erupted in 35 Ma.
- Type
- Eroded volcano or diatreme
- Last eruption
- 35 Ma
Trimble Knob, located southwest of Monterey in Highland County, Virginia, is a conical hill composed of basalt, a volcanic rock, of Eocene (early Tertiary) age. It is the eroded remnant of what was an active volcano or diatreme that last erupted approximately 35 million years ago, making it one of the youngest volcanos on the east coast of North America.
Details
- Age
- 35.0 ± 0.5 Ma
- Type
- Eroded volcano or diatreme
- Location
- Southwest of Monterey, Virginia
- Last Eruption
- 35 Ma
Questions about Trimble Knob
Where is Trimble Knob?
Trimble Knob is in United States.
When did Trimble Knob last erupt?
Trimble Knob last erupted in 35 Ma.