LEGACY - Lava Squeeze-ups - Deschutes County, Oregon
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Volcanoguy
N 43° 54.693 W 121° 21.520
10T E 631788 N 4863358
Former geology marker along Trail of the Molten Land. Sign was removed in late 2011.
Waymark Code: WM1BJM
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2007
Views: 56
This sign was located on the Trail of the Molten Land. In 2011, to meet current ADA requirements the Trail of the Molten Lands had to be rerouted and signs replaced. New signs were designed which are more colorful but in many cases less informative than they could have been.
Marker Name: Lava Squeeze-ups
Marker Text: When the lava reached this area, it had cooled enough to form a crust. Irregularities in the land surface caused the flow to crack as it moved forward.
Molten lava oozed up through the cracks like toothpaste from a tube. It hardened into these long, grooved tongues called “squeeze-ups” or “lava wedges.”
We hope you have enjoyed the Trail of the Molten Land. If you have any questions, please come to the Visitor Center.
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