Obsidian Flow, large circular-shaped flow, part of Mono-Inyo Chain
By Kīlauea
2013 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Obsidian Flow, a large circular-shaped lava flow, is part of the Mono-Inyo Chain, California.
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Public Domain.
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Geologic History of the Inyo Craters Volcanic Chain
A long, narrow tabular body of molten rock beneath the ground called a "dike" fed eruptions that formed the Inyo lava flows and several explosion craters around Deer Mountain.
Inyo lava flows erupt quietly after explosive activity
These flows were the last part of the molten rock to erupt onto the surface during the Inyo eruptions about 600 years ago.
Related
Geologic History of the Inyo Craters Volcanic Chain
A long, narrow tabular body of molten rock beneath the ground called a "dike" fed eruptions that formed the Inyo lava flows and several explosion craters around Deer Mountain.
Inyo lava flows erupt quietly after explosive activity
These flows were the last part of the molten rock to erupt onto the surface during the Inyo eruptions about 600 years ago.