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Crater Flat

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  • Last Known Eruption
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  • 36.77°N
  • 116.55°W

  • 1127 m
    3698 ft

  • 326805
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This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Eruptive History

The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any Holocene eruptions from Crater Flat. If this volcano has had large eruptions (VEI >= 4) prior to 10,000 years ago, information might be found on the Crater Flat page in the LaMEVE (Large Magnitude Explosive Volcanic Eruptions) database, a part of the Volcano Global Risk Identification and Analysis Project (VOGRIPA).

Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Crater Flat.

Emission History

There is no Emissions History data available for Crater Flat.

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GVP Map Holdings

The maps shown below have been scanned from the GVP map archives and include the volcano on this page. Clicking on the small images will load the full 300 dpi map. Very small-scale maps (such as world maps) are not included. The maps database originated over 30 years ago, but was only recently updated and connected to our main database. We welcome users to tell us if they see incorrect information or other problems with the maps; please use the Contact GVP link at the bottom of the page to send us email.


Title: Potential Hazards from Future Volc Eruptions in CA
Publisher: US Geological Survey
Country: United States
Year: 1989
Series: B
Map Type: Geology (Volcanic Hazard)
Scale: 1:500,000
Map of Potential Hazards from Future Volc Eruptions in CA

Title: United States, Mexico
Publisher: DMA Aerospace Center
Country: United States, Mexico
Year: 1988
Series: ONC
Map Type: Topographic
Scale: 1:1,000,000
Map of United States, Mexico

Title: Faults & Geomorphic Maps of CA/ NV
Publisher: California Dept of Conservation, Division of Mines & Geology
Country: United States
Year: 1985
Series: CA Geol Data Maps
Map Type: Geology (Geomorphology)
Scale: 1:500,000
Map of Faults & Geomorphic Maps of CA/ NV

Title: W US /Map of Dist, Comp, Age-Late CZ Volc Centers
Publisher: US Geological Survey
Country: United States
Year: 1984
Series: MI
Map Type: Geology (Volcano)
Scale: 1:2,500,000
Map of W US /Map of Dist, Comp, Age-Late CZ Volc Centers

Title: Technical Map of the Geothermal Resources of CA
Publisher: California Dept of Conservation, Division of Mines & Geology
Country: United States
Year: 1983
Series: CA Geol Data Maps
Map Type: Unknown
Scale: 1:750,000
Map of Technical Map of the Geothermal Resources of CA

Title: Geothermal Resources of CA
Publisher: California Dept of Conservation, Division of Mines & Geology
Country: United States
Year: 1980
Series: CA Geol Data Maps
Map Type: Unknown
Scale: 1:750,000
Map of Geothermal Resources of CA

Title: Trona, Geol Map of CA
Publisher: California Dept of Conservation, Division of Mines & Geology
Country: United States
Year: 1978
Map Type: Geology
Scale: 1:250,000
Map of Trona, Geol Map of CA

Title: Geothermal Energy Resources of the Western United States
Publisher: ERDA and USGS
Country: United States
Year: 1977
Map Type: Cultural (Geothermal Resources)
Scale: 1:1,250,000
Map of Geothermal Energy Resources of the Western United States

Title: Geologic Map of California
Publisher: CA Division of Mines and Geology
Country: United States
Year: 1944
Series: CA Geol Data Map Series
Map Type: Geology
Scale: 1:750,000
Map of Geologic Map of California
Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

The following 114 samples associated with this volcano can be found in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences collections, and may be availble for research (contact the Rock and Ore Collections Manager). Catalog number links will open a window with more information.

Catalog Number Sample Description Lava Source Collection Date
NMNH 117652-1 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-10 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-100 Basalt Northern Cone --
NMNH 117652-101 Basalt Northern Cone --
NMNH 117652-102 Basalt Northern Cone --
NMNH 117652-103 Basalt Northern Cone --
NMNH 117652-11 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-116 Scoria Little Cone South --
NMNH 117652-117 Basalt Little Cone --
NMNH 117652-118 Basalt Little Cone --
NMNH 117652-119 Basalt Little Cone --
NMNH 117652-12 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-120 Scoria Little Cone North --
NMNH 117652-121 Basalt Little Cone North --
NMNH 117652-122 Xenolith Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-123 Xenolith Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-124 Xenolith Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-125 Pumice Xenolith Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-126 Xenolith Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-127 Xenolith Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-128 Xenolith Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-129 Xenolith Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-13 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-130 Xenolith Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-131 Xenolith Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-132 Tuff Xenolith Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-133 Tuff Xenolith Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-134 Tuff Xenolith Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-138 Pumice Xenolith Little Cone --
NMNH 117652-139 Scoria Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-14 Scoria Northern Cone --
NMNH 117652-15 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-16 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-17 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-18 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-184 Rhyolitic Pumice -- --
NMNH 117652-185 Dacitic Pumice -- --
NMNH 117652-186 Tuff -- --
NMNH 117652-187 Quartz-Latite Tuff -- --
NMNH 117652-188 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-189 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-19 Scoria Little Black Peak --
NMNH 117652-193 Scoria Red Cone --
NMNH 117652-194 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-2 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-20 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-26 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-3 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-34 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-35 Scoria Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-36 Scoria Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-37 Scoria Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-4 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-40 Basalt South Crater Flat --
NMNH 117652-44 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-45 Scoria Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-46 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-47 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-48 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-49 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-5 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-50 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-51 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-52 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-53 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-54 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-55 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-56 Scoria Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-57 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-58 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-59 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-60 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-61 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-62 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-63 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-64 Basalt Lathrop Wells --
NMNH 117652-65 Basalt Red Cone --
NMNH 117652-66 Basalt Red Cone --
NMNH 117652-67 Basalt Red Cone --
NMNH 117652-68 Basalt Red Cone --
NMNH 117652-69 Basalt Red Cone --
NMNH 117652-7 Scoria -- --
NMNH 117652-70 Basalt Red Cone --
NMNH 117652-71 Basalt Red Cone --
NMNH 117652-72 Basalt Red Cone --
NMNH 117652-73 Basalt Red Cone --
NMNH 117652-74 Basalt Red Cone --
NMNH 117652-75 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-76 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-77 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-78 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-79 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-8 Scoria -- --
NMNH 117652-80 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-81 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-82 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-83 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-84 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-85 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-86 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-87 Scoria Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-88 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-89 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-9 Basalt -- --
NMNH 117652-90 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-91 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-92 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-93 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-94 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-95 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-96 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-97 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-98 Basalt Black Cone --
NMNH 117652-99 Basalt Northern Cone --
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