Cabezo Negro de Tallante, Extinct volcanic peak in Tallante, Cartagena, Spain
The conical mountain rises prominently above the Campo de Cartagena region, featuring basalt outcrops and distinct geological formations across its slopes.
The volcanic activity at Cabezo Negro de Tallante last occurred during the Pleistocene period, approximately one million years ago, leaving significant geological evidence.
Local communities in Tallante and Las Palas maintain connections to the mountain through generations of scientific research and mineral exploration activities.
Geological students and researchers access the mountain through established paths, documenting mineral formations including albite, diopside, and forsterite specimens.
The mountain hosts the endangered Tallante chickpea plant (Astragalus nitidiflorus), found exclusively in this specific region of southeastern Spain.
GPS coordinates: 37.65737,-1.15051
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57
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