JA volcano
JA Volcano is an inactive volcano located near Albuquerque, New Mexico. JA Volcano is the southernmost of 5 volcanoes in a 5-mile chain within the western boundary of Petroglyph National Monument. Students from John Adams Middle School in Albuquerque constructed a rock JA image on the East side of the cone which they whitewashed annually. The J is still visible from the city. Directly north of JA is Black, followed by Vulcan, Bond and Butte volcanoes.
| JA Volcano | |
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 JA Volcano in Petroglyph National Monument, as seen from its western flank on January 14, 2009 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,944 ft (1,812 m) |
| Prominence | 114 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1275°N 106.7728°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Petroglyph National Monument, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, US |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | > 10,000 years |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 150,000+ years ago |
The date of its last eruption is unknown, but is believed to have been more than 150,000 years ago.
JA Volcano, roughly 2/3 of the way up its north-to-south trail leading to the summit. Albuquerque can be seen in the distance in this view facing east/southeast
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