Sunset Crater

Western U.S. - Arizona

SUMMARY

Type: cinder cone and flows
Activity: extinct
Last Eruption: 1065 A.D.
Rock Type:?
Eruptive Volume: 3 cu km
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 35.37 N
Longitude: 111.50 W

Geologic Background:

Sunset Crater is classic cinder cone with associated tephra falls and lava flows. The eruption in 1064 A.D. had a significant effect on the inhabitants of the Indian ruins at Wupatki National Monument to the northwest.

Historic Activity:

  • None

Recent Activity:

  • None

Data Sources:

  • Volcanoes of North America - Wood and Kienle

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Last Update: 1/8/01