Jordan Craters
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The flows of Jordan Craters volcanic field are the youngest of a series of large
The most recent flows come from Coffeepot Crater, a large breached cinder cone. These flows show excellent examples of inflated lava.[5] Historically, it is believed that Coffeepot Crater held a pond of lava that would occasionally breach the sides of the crater to flow freely into the field.[4]
Jordan Craters is approximately 120 miles (200 km) southwest of Boise, Idaho[3] and 18 miles (30 km) northwest of Jordan Valley, Oregon.[4]
The craters are free and open to the public all year.
See also
- List of volcanoes in the United States of America
References
This article incorporates public domain material from Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests – Crooked River National Grassland. United States Forest Service.
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- ^ a b "Jordan Craters". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ^ "Jordan Craters". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2008-11-14.
- ^ ISBN 0-521-43811-X.
- ^ a b c "Jordan Craters volcanic field". USGS Volcano Hazards Program. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ "Oregon Volcanoes - Jordan Craters Flows". Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests - Crooked River National Grassland. United States Forest Service. 2003-11-26. Archived from the original on 2011-05-12. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
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