Malpais Valley of Fire Historical Marker - Carrizozo, NM
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ganurse
N 33° 39.557 W 105° 53.412
13S E 417463 N 3724734
A historical marker found at the Valley of Fire in Carrizozo, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WM3N4H
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2008
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Spanish explores called this extensive lava flow "malpais" or badlands. The river of lava that flowed down this "Valley of Fires" erupted from a volcano some 7 miles north of here about 1000 years ago. Extending through the valley for 44 miles, the malpais average 3 miles in width. This ropey type of lava is called "pahoehoe".
Link to History,Plaque or Sign:: [Web Link]
History:: Not listed
Additional Point: Not Listed
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