Springerville volcanic field
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Springerville volcanic field is a monogenetic volcanic field located in east-central Arizona between Springerville and Show Low. The field consists of 405 discrete vents[3] covering approximately 3,000 square kilometers (1,200 sq mi)[2] and is the third-largest such field in the continental United States;[4] only the San Francisco volcanic field and Medicine Lake volcanic field are larger.[5] The total erupted volume is estimated at 90 cubic kilometers (22 cu mi).[6]
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Springerville volcanic field | |
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Highest point | |
Coordinates | 34°15′N 109°34′W[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Arizona, United States |
Geology | |
Age of rock | 2.1–0.3 million years[2] |
Mountain type | Volcanic field[1] |
Volcanic arc/belt | Basin and Range Province |
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The field is located towards the western end of the Jemez Lineament.[7]