Red Hill Volcanic Field

Western U.S. - New Mexico

SUMMARY

Type: volcanic field
Activity: extinct
Last Eruption: about 23,000 yrs B.P.
Rock Type: basalt
Eruptive Volume: ?
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 34.25 N
Longitude: 108.83 W

Geologic Background:

Small volcanic area in western New Mexico. Prominent features in field include Red Hill (cinder hill), Red Hill Maar and Zuni Salt Lake Maar.

Historic Activity:

  • None

Recent Activity:

  • None

Data Sources:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Last Update: 1/7/01