Valles Caldera National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
2024年10月17日 · About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for …
Valles Caldera - Wikipedia
The Valles Caldera (or Jemez Caldera) is a 13.7-mile (22.0 km) wide volcanic caldera in the Jemez Mountains of northern New Mexico. [1] Hot springs, streams, fumaroles, natural gas …
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2022年10月31日 · Are you planning a Valles Caldera adventure? Each year, thousands of visitors come to Valles Caldera National Preserve to explore the unique geology, view wildlife, and …
Valles Caldera | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Valles caldera is located in north-central New Mexico in the central Jemez Mountains west of Santa Fe. It is the oldest of three young caldera-type volcanoes in the United States; the other …
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2024年3月22日 · Located in the Jemez Mountains of north-central New Mexico, Valles Caldera National Preserve protects, preserves, and restores ecosystems and cultural landscapes …
National Park Getaway: Valles Caldera National Preserve - NPS
2017年6月1日 · Among the newest additions to the National Park System, the 88,900-acre Valles Caldera National Preserve is a surprising gem at the top of the Jemez Mountains in north …
New Mexico’s answer to Yellowstone: The geological story of Valles Caldera
2023年5月29日 · Panoramic image of the Sulphur Springs thermal area in Valles Caldera, New Mexico. The altered surface, composed of clays, strongly resembles acid-sulfate thermal …
Valles Caldera, Jemez Volcanic Field | New Mexico Museum of …
The Valles Caldera is a supervolcano eruption, like Yellowstone, and one of the largest young calderas on Earth. It formed about 1 million years ago when multiple explosive eruptions …
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Valles Caldera National Preserve is filled with awe-inspiring scenery, abundant wildlife, and cultural wonders that can enrich the visitor's experience and understanding of this recovering …
Valles Caldera National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge …