Capulin Volcano National Monument (4) New Mexico

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Capulin Volcano National Monument (4)

NM, USA

New Mexico State
Historical Marker

A fine example of an extinct volcanic cinder cone, Capulin Mountain was formed nearly 10,000 years ago. In cinder cones, lava pours from cracks in the base rather than over the top. Capulin was the escape hatch for gases that blew lava fragments into the air where they solidified and landed red hot on the cone.

Last updated: 10/12/2009 15:10:00