Santa Clara Volcano

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Santa Clara Volcano
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View of the southern Santa Clara cinder cone from the flanks of the northern one.
Highest point
Elevation 4843+ ft (1476+ m) NAVD 88 [1]
Coordinates 37°15′25″N113°37′30″W / 37.25694°N 113.62500°W / 37.25694; -113.62500
Geography
Santa Clara Volcano
Location Washington County, Utah
United States
Geology
Rock age 1,400,000 yrs
Mountain type(s) Volcanic field and cinder cones
Last eruption 27,000 years ago
Climbing
Easiest route Hike

Santa Clara Volcano is a volcanic field and lava flow in the Diamond Valley in Washington County, Utah, United States. The most prominent features are two cinder cones that rise above Snow Canyon State Park. The southern cinder cone and most of the north cinder cone is within the boundaries of Snow Canyon State Park. The city of St. George, Utah is located in a volcanic field. The date of the last eruption is unknown.

References

  1. "North Cinder Cone, Utah". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved April 25, 2016.

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