King's Bowl Rift

Western U.S. - Idaho

SUMMARY

Type: small lava flow field
Activity: extinct
Last Eruption: 2,130 yrs B.P.
Rock Type: basalt
Eruptive Volume: ?
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 42.95 N
Longitude: 113.20 W

Geologic Background:

The King's Bowl Rift includes a 6-km long eruptive fissure and a small associated lava field covering about 2.5 square kilometers. The rift is located about 20 miles northwest of American Falls, Idaho. King's Bowl Rift was recently (November 2000) added to the Craters of the Moon National Monument.

Historic Activity:

  • None

Recent Activity:

  • None

Data Sources:

  • Volcanoes of the World - Simkin & Siebert
  • Volcanoes of North America - Wood & Kienle

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Last Update: 1/8/01