cinder cones

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The more than 30 young volcanic cones clustered together on the surface of a series of older lava flows are probably the best example of recent volcanic activity (800-1,000 years ago) in the Mojave Desert. Aiken's Mine Road provides an interesting side trip through the heart of this region.

USGS website on the volcanic cinder cones


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