Uinkaret Volcanic Field

Western U.S. - Arizona

SUMMARY

Type: volcanic field of cinder cones and associated lava flows
Activity: dormant
Last Eruption: about 12,500 yrs ago
Rock Type:?
Eruptive Volume: ?
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 36.38 N
Longitude: 113.13 W

Geologic Background:

The Uinkaret Volcanic Field covers a large area in northwest Arizona north of the Grand Canyon. Flows from this field repeatedly flowed down valleys into the Grand Canyon forming lava dams.

Historic Activity:

  • None

Recent Activity:

  • None

Data Sources:

  • Volcanoes of North America - Wood and Kienle

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Last Update: 1/8/00