Geology and Minerals

Jornada del Muerto Volcano

The Jornada del Muerto Volcano is a small shield volcano and lava field in central New Mexico, about 10 by 15 miles (16 by 24 km) in size and reaching an elevation of 5,136 feet (1,565 m). Jornada del Muerto means "Dead Man's Route" in Spanish, referring to the desolate colonial era trail from New Spain through this Malpaís region.

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See also

• ▸Lava-flow hazard zones
• ▸Electrostatic precipitator
• ▸E11 European long distance path

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