Carrizozo Volcanic Field

SUMMARY

Type: volcanic field
Activity: dormant
Last Eruption: less than 10,000 yrs B.P.
Rock Type: basalt
Eruptive Volume: ?
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 33.78 N
Longitude: 105.93 W

Geologic Background:

The Carrizozo Volcanic Field consists of two lava flows and the associated cinder cones. The older and smaller flow is known as the Broken Back Flow. The younger flow is known as the Carrizozo Flow (Valley of Fire Flow or Little Black Peak Flow). Flows are undated but estimated to be less than 1500 years old.

Historic Activity:

• None

Recent Activity:

• None

Data Sources:

• Volcanoes of North America - Wood and Kienle
• Roadside Geology of New Mexico - Chronic
• Volcanoes of the World - Simkin and Siebert

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Last Update: 1/7/01