Geologic Background:
Small volcanic field of cinder and spatter cones
and their associated lava flows. Eruptions occurred over
a period of about 100,000 years, which ended about 70,000
years ago. The "Volcano Cliffs" over look Albuquerque
from the west an contain a large collection of petroglyph
art. The "Volcano Cliffs" and five of the vents of the
Albuquerque volcanic field are now part of Petroglyph
National Monument (established in 1990).
Historic Activity:
Recent Activity:
Data Sources:
- Volcanoes of North America - Wood and Kienle
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