East Lava Field

Squaw Ridge Lava Field (East Lava Field)
The Squaw Ridge 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
Elevation1,711 m (5,614 ft)
Coordinates43°28′20″N 120°45′13″W / 43.47222°N 120.75361°W / 43.47222; -120.75361
Geography
LocationLake County, Oregon,
United States
Geology
Rock ageHolocene
Volcanic field
Last eruption50,000 years ago

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. The flow erupted from the Lava Mountain shield and is likely related to the Four Craters Lava Field, both of which were created after Mount Mazama erupted.

Notable Vents

NameElevationLocationLast
eruption
Lava Mountain1,711 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 Buttes1,525 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 "Lava Mountain". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
  2. 1 2 Meigs, Andrew; Kaleb Scarberry (2009). "Geological and geophysical perspectives on the magmatic and tectonic development, High Lava Plains and northwest Basin and Range". Volcanoes to Vineyards: Geologic Field Trips Through the Dynamic Landscape of the Pacific Northwest (Field Guide 15). The Geological Society of America: 447–448. doi:10.1130/2009.fld015(21). ISBN 9780813700151.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: periodical has ISBN (link)
  3. 1 2 "Lava Mountain: Synonyms & Subfeatures". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2008-05-13.