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Malpais, Valley of Fires
U.S. 380, Carrizozo,
NM,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
33° 39' 33.552",
-105° 53' 24.8532"
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New Mexico State
Historical Marker
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Spanish explorers called this extensive lava flow malpais, or badlands. The river of lava that flowed down this "Valley of Fires" erupted from a volcano some 7 miles away about 1,000 years ago. This ropy type of lava is called "pahoehoe" and extends through the valley for 44 miles, averaging 3 miles in width.
Last updated: 10/18/2009 15:04:11 |
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Malpais, Valley of Fires Historical Marker Location Map, Carrizozo, New Mexico
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