Squaw Ridge Lava Field

Squaw Ridge Lava Field

The Squaw Ridge lava field, also known as the East lava field, is the middle of a group of three young basaltic fields located in the High Lava Plains SE of Newberry volcano.
Highest point
Elevation 1,711 m (5,614 ft) [1]
Coordinates 43°28′20″N 120°45′13″W / 43.47222°N 120.75361°W / 43.47222; -120.75361Coordinates: 43°28′20″N 120°45′13″W / 43.47222°N 120.75361°W / 43.47222; -120.75361 [1]
Geography
Location Lake County, Oregon,
United States
Geology
Age of rock Holocene?[1]
Mountain type Volcanic field[1]

The Squaw Ridge lava field, also known as the East lava field, is a young basaltic field located in the U.S. state of Oregon southeast of Newberry Volcano.[1]

Notable Vents

Name Elevation Location Last
eruption
Lava Mountain[2] 1,711 metres (5,614 ft) 43°28′19″N 120°45′14″W / 43.472°N 120.754°W / 43.472; -120.754 (Lava Mountain) -
Twin Buttes[2] 1,525 metres (5,003 ft) 43°28′N 120°44′W / 43.47°N 120.73°W / 43.47; -120.73 (Twin Buttes) -

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Squaw Ridge Lava Field". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
  2. 1 2 "Squaw Ridge Lava Field - Synonyms and Subfeatures". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2008-05-13.


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