Jordan Craters Volcano | John Seach

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Oregon, USA

43.03 N, 117.42 W
summit elevation 1473 m
Volcanic field

Jordan Craters volcano is located in SE Oregon. The volcano covers an area of 250 sq km, and consists of scoria cones and lava flows. Coffeepot Crater at the NW end of the lava field, produced a lava flow about 3200 years ago.

Further Reading
Calzia, J.P., Hubbard-Sharpless, S., Turner, R.L., Griscom, A., Sawatzky, D.L. and Linne, J.M., 1988. Mineral resources of the Jordan Craters Wilderness Study Area, Malheur County, Oregon. The Survey.

Jordan Craters Volcano Eruptions

1250 BC?