Black Rock Desert volcanic field

Coordinates: 38°58′12″N 112°30′00″W / 38.97000°N 112.50000°W / 38.97000; -112.50000
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Black Rock Desert, at southwest Pavant Valley-(Tabernacle Hill); Pavant Butte, about 15 mi due north.

The Black Rock Desert volcanic field in

lava flows that were Utah's most recent volcanic activity (1140–1440 AD).[2] which overlapped the older flows of Pavant Butte.[1]

The

vents from which lava escapes through geologic faults.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Black Rock Desert: Summary". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
  2. ^ "Black Rock Desert: Eruptive History". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
  3. ^ Case, William F. (2010). "Pahvant Butte in the Black Rock Desert, Millard County, Utah". Utah Geological Survey. Retrieved May 7, 2010.

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38°58′12″N 112°30′00″W / 38.97000°N 112.50000°W / 38.97000; -112.50000