Jackson Volcano, Extinct volcano beneath Jackson, Mississippi
The Jackson Volcano lies 2,900 feet under the Mississippi Coliseum, forming a geological dome structure visible through gravity measurements in the area.
Scientist E.W. Hilgard published the first research about the anticline beneath Jackson in 1860, leading to extensive studies of regional geological formations.
The volcanic structure sits beneath an active urban center, influencing local construction methods and geological understanding of the Mississippi region.
Visitors can learn about the underground volcano at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science through exhibits explaining local geological formations.
The carbon dioxide deposits found beneath the Mississippi Coliseum contribute to oil production processes in Gulf Coast oil fields.
Location: Mississippi
GPS coordinates: 32.30010,-90.17210
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35
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