Zuni-Bandera Volcanic Field

SUMMARY

Type: volcanic field
Activity: active dormant
Last Eruption: about 2,500 yrs B.P.
Rock Type: basalt
Eruptive Volume: about 100 cu km
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 34.80 N
Longitude: 108.00 W

Geologic Background:

The Zuni-Bandera volcanic field is located south of Grants, New Mexico. The lava field covers more than 2400 square kilometers and the flows were erupted from more than 70 vents. A large part of the volcanic field is within the El Malpais National Monument.

Historic Activity:

• None

Recent Activity:

• None

Data Sources:

• Volcanoes of North America - Wood and Kienle

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• National Park Service information on geology of El Malpais National Monument

Last Update: 1/7/01