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)[1]
Coordinates43°28′20″N 120°45′13″W / 43.47222°N 120.75361°W / 43.47222; -120.75361[1]
Geography
Map
LocationLake County, Oregon,
United States
Geology
Rock ageHolocene[2]
Mountain typeVolcanic field[1]
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.[1] 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.[2]

Notable Vents

Name Elevation Location Last
eruption
Lava Mountain[3] 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[3] 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. ^ a b c d "Lava Mountain". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
  2. ^ a b 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.
  3. ^ a b "Lava Mountain: Synonyms & Subfeatures". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
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