Capulin Volcano National Monument

volcano in New Mexico
#38 in New Mexico / #1333 in United States of America
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by R.D. Miller, USGS
/ Public domain

Capulin Volcano National Monument in New Mexico, USA, is a striking geological feature that showcases the remnants of an extinct cinder cone volcano. Rising over 1,300 feet above the surrounding plains, this site offers visitors sweeping panoramic views of the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field. The monument includes a well-maintained road that spirals up to the crater rim, providing access to hiking trails that allow for close-up exploration of the volcanic landscape.


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