Inyo Craters

Western U.S. - California

SUMMARY

Type: chain of silicic domes and craters
Activity: dormant
Last Eruption: about 1350 A.D.
Rock Type: rhyodacitic to rhyolite
Eruptive Volume: 0.8 cu km
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 37.69 N
Longitude: 119.02 W

Geologic Background:

The late-Pleistocene to Holocene Inyo Craters Inyo Crater volcanic begins near the northwestern edge of the Long Valley caldera and extends south for about 7 miles onto the caldera floor. The chain includes silicic domes, flows, tephra deposits, and explosion craters. The craters are chemically and tectonically distinct from the Long Valley system.

Historic Activity:

  • None

Recent Activity:

  • None

Data Sources:

  • Global Volcanism Network (V. 15 to 24).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Last Update: 1/8/01