Grants Lava Flow
National Natural Landmark
Photo of Grants Lava Flow
IN
BRIEF
Grants Lava Flow is one of the best examples of recent extrusive volcanism. Located within portions of the El Malpais National Monument and El Malpais National Conservation Area, it is about 32 miles long and 18 miles wide at its widest point. Its gigantic pressure ridges, collapse depression ponds, and lava tubes are outstanding. Ownership: Federal, Indian Trust (Acoma Pueblo), private.
Links to Grants Lava Flow and
http://www.nps.gov/elma/
Grants Lava Flow is one of the best examples of recent extrusive volcanism. Located within portions of the El Malpais National Monument and El Malpais National Conservation Area, it is about 32 miles long and 18 miles wide at its widest point. Its gigantic pressure ridges, collapse depression ponds, and lava tubes are outstanding. Ownership: Federal, Indian Trust (Acoma Pueblo), private.
Links to Grants Lava Flow and
http://www.nps.gov/elma/
DESIGNATION DATE
1969