Santa Clara Volcano
Mountain in the American state of Utah
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Santa Clara Volcano is a volcanic field and lava flow in the Diamond Valley in Washington County, Utah, United States. The most prominent features are two cinder cones that rise above Snow Canyon State Park. The southern cinder cone and most of the north cinder cone is within the boundaries of Snow Canyon State Park. The city of St. George, Utah is located in a volcanic field. The date of the last eruption is unknown.
Santa Clara volcano field
Santa Clara volcano field
LocationWashington County, Utah
United States
United States
Rock age1,400,000 yrs
| Santa Clara Volcano | |
|---|---|
 View of the southern Santa Clara cinder cone from the flanks of the northern one. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4843+ ft (1476+ m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Coordinates | 37°15′25″N 113°37′30″W |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Washington County, Utah United States |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | 1,400,000 yrs |
| Mountain type(s) | Volcanic field and cinder cones |
| Rock type | Trachybasalt / Tephrite Basanite Andesite / Basaltic andesite |
| Last eruption | 27,000 years ago |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
