Dotsero, Volcanic crater in Eagle County, Colorado, United States.
The Dotsero crater measures 750 meters in diameter and 76 meters in depth, featuring basaltic formations and distinctive red sandstone fragments.
The volcano experienced its final eruption approximately 4,150 years ago, creating scoria cones and depositing tephra across the surrounding landscape.
Native American tribes of the Colorado region incorporated the volcanic formations of Dotsero into their traditional stories and spiritual practices.
Interstate 70 provides direct access to the crater, with the Dotsero exit leading to Road 8460 and the recreation site without entrance fees.
The volcanic deposits contain fragments of oxidized sandstone bedrock, with tephra layers reaching thicknesses of 20 meters near the vent.
GPS coordinates: 39.66098,-107.03522
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:23
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