Black Volcano, Extinct volcano in Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque, United States
Black Volcano stands at an elevation of 5,986 feet with a prominence of 155 feet, featuring multiple craters and lava flows from its summit.
The volcanic structure dates back approximately 156,000 years and contains olivine tholeiitic basalt, forming part of the Albuquerque volcanic field series.
Mining operations in 1978 removed substantial portions of the pyroclastic cone, altering the natural formation of this geological landmark.
The volcano lies directly north of JA Volcano and connects to Vulcan, Bond, and Butte volcanoes through a single fissure line.
The northern section contains xenoliths, including partially melted sandstone from Santa Fe Group sediments that were transported to the surface during eruptions.
GPS coordinates: 35.13254,-106.77197
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:19
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