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Hell's Half Acre Lava Field

National Natural Landmark

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IN BRIEF
(extends into Bonneville County) Hell’s Half Acre Lava Field is a complete, young, unweathered, fully exposed pahoehoe lava flow, lava whose surface is frequently molded smooth into forms representing huge rope coils. The site also provides an outstanding example of pioneer vegetation establishing itself on a lava flow. Ownership: Federal, State.

DESIGNATION DATE
1976



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