Zuni-Bandera volcanic field

Zuni-Bandera volcanic field (also known as Bandera lava field, Grants Malpais and Malpais volcanic field) is a volcanic field located in the state of New Mexico, United States.[1]

Zuni-Bandera Volcanic Field
Bandera Crater in the center is part of the Zuni-Bandera lava field.
Highest point
Elevation8,366 ft (2,550 m) [1]
Coordinates34°48′00″N 108°00′00″W [1]
Geography
LocationCibola County, New Mexico, US
Geology
Age of rock3.8 million years
Mountain typeVolcanic field[1]
Last eruption1170 BCE ± 300 years[1]

The volcanic field has been considered for geothermal exploitation.[2]

It is on the Trails of the Ancients Byway, one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways.[3]

Notable Vents
NameElevationCoordinatesLast eruption
Cerro Bandera[4][5]2,552 metres (8,373 ft)35.0°N 108.1°W / 35.0; -108.1 (Cerro Bandera)-
Bandera Crater[4][5]2,533 metres (8,310 ft)35.0°N 108.08°W / 35.0; -108.08 (Bandera Crater)9,500-10,900 years ago[6]
El Calderon[4][7]2,320 metres (7,612 ft)34.97°N 108.02°W / 34.97; -108.02 (El Calderon)-
Cerro Colorado[4]---
Cerro Encierro[4]2,298 metres (7,539 ft)34.88°N 108.05°W / 34.88; -108.05 (Cerro Encierro)-
Hoyo De Cibola[4]2,380 metres (7,808 ft)34.88°N 108.12°W / 34.88; -108.12 (Hoyo De Cibola)-
Cerro Hueco (Deer Mountain)[4]2,441 metres (8,009 ft)--
Laguna[4]---
Lost Woman[4]2,459 metres (8,068 ft)34.97°N 108.08°W / 34.97; -108.08 (Lost Woman)-
McCarty's Flow[5][8]2,244 metres (7,362 ft)35.0°N 107.8°W / 35.0; -107.8 (McCartys Flow)2,500-3,900 years ago[6]
Paxton Springs[4][5]2,490 metres (8,169 ft)35.07°N 108.07°W / 35.07; -108.07 (Paxton Springs)-
Cerro Rendija[4][5]2,494 metres (8,182 ft)34.95°N 108.13°W / 34.95; -108.13 (Cerro Rendija)-
La Tetra (Cerro Tetra)[4]2,458 metres (8,064 ft)34.98°N 108.05°W / 34.98; -108.05 (La Tetra)-
El Tintero[5]2,201 metres (7,221 ft)--
Twin Craters[4]2,423 metres (7,949 ft)34.98°N 108.07°W / 34.98; -108.07 (Twin Craters)15,800-17,800 years ago[6]

See also

References
  1. "Zuni-Bandera". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  2. Laughlin, A.W.; West, F.G. (1975-12-01). Zuni Mountains, New Mexico as a potential dry hot rock geothermal energy Site (Report). United States Department of Energy. doi:10.2172/7366687. OSTI 7366687.
  3. "Trail of the Ancients". New Mexico Tourism Department. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014.
  4. "Zuni-Bandera - Synonyms and Subfeatures". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2007-05-07.
  5. Ander, M.E.; Heiken, G.; Eichelberger, J.; Laughlin, A.W.; Huestis, S. (1981-05-01). Geologic and geophysical investigations of the Zuni-Bandera volcanic field, New Mexico (Report). United States Department of Energy, Los Alamos National Laboratory. doi:10.2172/6516124. OSTI 6516124.
  6. "Background on the Zuni-Bandera Volcanic Field". New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources. Retrieved 2009-06-30.
  7. "Into a Lava-Lined Underworld Near Albuquerque". The New York Times. 2014-08-28. Additional lava caves reachable from El Calderon trailhead
  8. "McCartys Flow, Zuni - Bandera Volcanic Field, New Mexico". Volcano World. Retrieved 2007-05-08.


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