Springerville volcanic field facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Springerville volcanic field |
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| Highest point | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Arizona, United States |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | 2.1 - 0.3 million years |
| Mountain type | Volcanic field |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Basin and Range Province |
Springerville volcanic field is a monogenetic volcanic field located in east-central Arizona between Springerville and Show Low. The field consists of 405 discrete vents covering approximately 3,000 square kilometers (1,200 sq mi) and is the third-largest such field in the continental United States; only the San Francisco volcanic field and Medicine Lake volcanic field are larger.
Notable vents
| Name | Elevation | Coordinates | Last eruption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Hueco | 6,516 feet (1,986 m) | 34°18′58″N 109°33′17″W / 34.3161517°N 109.5548218°W | unknown |
| Twin Knolls | 7,379 feet (2,249 m) | 34°12′32″N 109°54′35″W / 34.2089319°N 109.9098283°W | unknown |
| Wolf Mountain | 8,284 feet (2,525 m) | 34°11′52″N 109°44′24″W / 34.1978216°N 109.7401007°W | unknown |
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