Kilborne Hole
National Natural Landmark
Photo of Kilborne Hole
IN
BRIEF
Kilbourne Hole is an example of an uncommon volcanic feature known as a maar. A maar is a depression caused by a volcanic explosion that emits little volcanic material except gas. Additionally, the olivine and enstatite inclusions have been used in studies of the upper mantle. Ownership: Federal.
Kilbourne Hole
Kilbourne Hole is an example of an uncommon volcanic feature known as a maar. A maar is a depression caused by a volcanic explosion that emits little volcanic material except gas. Additionally, the olivine and enstatite inclusions have been used in studies of the upper mantle. Ownership: Federal.
Kilbourne Hole
DESIGNATION DATE
1975