Cerro Prieto, Volcano in Mexicali Valley, Mexico
The volcano stands 223 meters above sea level in a desert region with temperatures ranging from 2°C in winter to 47°C in summer.
The monogenetic volcano formed near the intersection of the Imperial Fault and Cerro Prieto Fault, part of the East Pacific Rise system.
The Cocopah people named this site 'Wee Ñaay', which translates to Dark Hill in their native language and remains central to their traditions.
The location houses one of the largest geothermal power stations in the world, generating electricity from underground thermal resources.
The surrounding desert supports specific wildlife including deer, coyotes, rabbits, lizards, rattlesnakes, and desert rats adapted to extreme conditions.
Location: Baja California
Elevation above the sea: 223 m
GPS coordinates: 32.41800,-115.30800
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:40
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