Vulcan (inactive volcano)
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Vulcan, named after the Roman god of fire, is an inactive volcano on the West Mesa near Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is the largest of six volcanoes in the Albuquerque volcanic field within Petroglyph National Monument. Vulcan is a spatter cone volcano, formed primarily by lava fountains that were active in the central vent and in smaller vents on flanks of the cone. These flank vents formed the arches and caves seen today. It is believed to have last erupted around 150,000 years ago.
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Vulcan | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 6,033 ft (1,839 m) |
Prominence | 600 ft (180 m) |
Geography | |
Location | Petroglyph National Monument Bernalillo County, New Mexico, U.S. |
Geology | |
Age of rock | > 10,000 years |
Mountain type | Spatter cone |
Last eruption | 150,000+ years ago |
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