Here, The Earth Is New
The Lava Falls Area lies on the youngest lava flow in the
continental US. The crater was active 3,000 years ago and
probably erupted several times over the course of many years.
Trenches, ridges and countless other formations combine to
tell the story of this area's volcanic past.
The Lava Falls Area lies on the youngest lava flow in the
continental US. The crater was active 3,000 years ago and
probably erupted several times over the course of many years.
Trenches, ridges and countless other formations combine to
tell the story of this area's volcanic past.
Standing On The Edge Of The Crater
This crater pit was huge and fun to climb and explore.
This crater pit was huge and fun to climb and explore.
Kate Hikes To The Lava Falls Source
Hiking over the hard, black lava rock, we discovered the
crater from which the lava once flowed.
Hiking over the hard, black lava rock, we discovered the
crater from which the lava once flowed.
Lava Toes
These are formed when hot lava breaks out of
semi-hardened lava.
These are formed when hot lava breaks out of
semi-hardened lava.
Brent Straddles A Deep Crack In The Lava
This Sunken Pit Is One Of The Sources For The Lava
Flow In This Area
Flow In This Area
Plants And Trees Grow From This Very Hard Lava Rock
Journeys
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Lava Falls At El Malpais
Kate Stands Near The Opening Of The Lava
Source
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Brent Inside The Crater