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Capulin Mountain National Monument (1)

46 Volcano Rd, Capulin, NM, USA
Telephone: (505) 278-2201

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 46' 45.4188", -103° 58' 38.946"
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An outstanding example of an extinct volcanic cinder cone, Capulin Mountain was formed as early as 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.



Last updated: 10/15/2009 18:03:10
   
     
 
Capulin Mountain National Monument (1) New Mexico