Taylor Volcanic Field

Western U.S. - New Mexico

SUMMARY

Type: Stratovolcano and volcanic field
Activity: extinct
Last Eruption: about 1,500,000 yrs B.P.
Rock Type: basalt to rhyolite
Eruptive Volume: 300 cu km
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 35.25 N
Longitude: 107.58 W

Geologic Background:

Mt. Taylor is a large stratovolcano located northeast of Grants, New Mexico. It is surrounded by a large field (more than 250 vents) of cinder cones, maars, fissure vents, and domes.

Historic Activity:

  • None

Recent Activity:

  • None

Data Sources:

  • Volcanoes of North America - Wood and Kienle

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Last Update: 1/7/01