JA volcano facts for kids
Quick facts for kids JA Volcano |
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JA Volcano in Petroglyph National Monument, as seen from its western flank on January 14, 2009
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,944 ft (1,812 m) |
| Prominence | 114 ft (35 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Petroglyph National Monument, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, US |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | > 10,000 years |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 150,000+ years ago |
JA Volcano is an inactive volcano located near Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is the southernmost of five volcanoes in a 5-mile chain. This chain is found within the western boundary of Petroglyph National Monument.
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About JA Volcano
JA Volcano is a type of volcano called a stratovolcano. This means it's a tall, cone-shaped mountain. It is built up by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and rocks.
A Sleeping Giant
Scientists believe JA Volcano last erupted more than 150,000 years ago. This makes it an inactive, or "sleeping," volcano. It has not shown any signs of activity in a very long time.
Fun Pranks at the Volcano
Over the years, JA Volcano has been the site of some funny pranks. In 1950, a newspaper headline read: "Volcano 'Erupts' But Fools No One." This was because someone tried to make it look like the volcano was erupting.
The Tire Prank
The prank involved piling old tires on the side of the volcano. Then, they were set on fire to create smoke. This was meant to look like an eruption. A similar prank had been tried in 1947. That time, it caused a big stir in the city!
The "J" on the Volcano
For many years, students from a nearby school called St. Joseph College would paint a big "J" on Vulcan Volcano. Even today, if the light is just right, you can still see the letter "J" on the volcano's side. St. Joseph College later became the University of Albuquerque.
