Vulcan, Extinct volcano in West Mesa, Albuquerque, United States
The Vulcan spatter cone rises 600 feet above the valley floor, containing caves and arches formed by multiple flank vents during past volcanic activity.
The last eruption occurred approximately 150,000 years ago, leaving behind a solidified lava pond of gray basalt with columnar jointing in its crater.
From 1951 to 1973, students at the College of St Joseph painted a large letter J on the eastern slope, leading to its nickname J Volcano.
The volcano stands at 6,033 feet elevation within Petroglyph National Monument, offering views of a five-mile chain of volcanic vents in the area.
Radial sinuous lava tubes measuring between 8 to 20 inches in diameter extend up to 300 feet on the northeast and northwest sides.
GPS coordinates: 35.14143,-106.77170
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:25
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