Cinder cones are the smallest and simplest type of volcano. But that doesn't mean they can't pack a punch. Best described as ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Sunset Crater, located in north-central Arizona, is the youngest volcano found on the ...

Climbing Cinder Cone is a steep, slow slog but worth every step. Waiting at the top of the 6,907-foot volcano are a sense of accomplishment and amazing views. A trail circles the rim, providing ...

We now know that Beacon Rock was a cinder cone volcano that grew here inside of the gorge 57,000 years ago during the Ice Age. And yet, when you climb to the top of Beacon Rock, there are no ...

WEBVTT CHRISTINE: 58,000 YEARS AGO, A VOLCANO NEAR PRESENT-DAY RATON ERUPTED. >> IT HAS A BEAUTIFUL CRATER IN THE TOP, IT’S ALL ASH AND CINDER, VERY LITTLE EROSION. >> SKY 7 SHOWING US WHAT THE ...