Wapi Volcanic Field

SUMMARY

Type: volcanic field
Activity: dormant
Last Eruption: 2,270 yrs B.P.
Rock Type: basalt
Eruptive Volume: ?
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 42.89 N
Longitude: 113.22 W

Geologic Background:

The Wapi Volcanic Field forms a low shield with a summit region which contains 11 eruptive centers. The field is located about 18 miles west northwest of American Falls, Idaho. The entire volcanic field 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

• National Park Service information on the geology of Craters of the Moon National Monument
• Bureau of Land Management information on the geology of Craters of the Moon National Monument

Last Update: 1/8/01