Geology

Ubehebe Crater

Death Valley, CA

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Half-mile wide maar volcano that last erupted just 300-800 years ago. A phreatomagmatic explosion hurled rock miles across the desert floor. Little Hebe Crater sits next door.

Field facts

RegionDeath Valley, CA
Coordinates37.0099, -117.4498
TypeMaar volcano
Diameter0.5 miles
Last Eruption300-800 years ago
Depth600 ft
AccessPaved road and parking lot
FeeDeath Valley NP entrance fee
Best seasonNov-Mar

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