Santa Clara Volcano
| Santa Clara Volcano | |
|---|---|
 View of the southern Santa Clara cinder cone from the flanks of the northern one. | |
| Elevation | 4,806 ft (1,465 m) |
| Location | |
| Location | Washington County, Utah, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 37°15′25″N 113°37′30″W / 37.25694°N 113.62500°W |
| Geology | |
| Type | Volcanic field and cinder cones |
| Age of rock | 10,000 - 20,000 yrs |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Santa Clara Volcano is a volcanic field and lava flow in southwest Utah. The most prominent features are two cinder cones that rise above Snow Canyon. The southern cinder cone and most of the north cinder cone are within the boundaries of Snow Canyon State Park. The city of St. George, Utah is located in the volcanic field. The date of the last eruption is unknown.
References
- "Santa Clara". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
- Wood, Charles A.; Jürgen Kienle, eds. (1990). Volcanoes of North America. Cambridge University Press. pp. 275–6. ISBN 0-521-43811-X.