High viscosity magma creates steep-sided lava domes wherein low-viscosity magma produces cinder cones. Government Mountain is located in Kaibab National Forest in south-central Coconino County.

Cinder Cone Volcanoes Cinder Cones are the simplest type of volcano, formed by the accumulation of tephra — ash, cinders, and larger fragments — erupted from a single vent.

Cinder Cone Volcanoes Cinder Cones are the simplest type of volcano, formed by the accumulation of tephra — ash, cinders, and larger fragments — erupted from a single vent.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Cinder Cone Fire on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District in the Zuni Mountains burned 7.2 acres. The fire started on May 11 and was reported around 9:30 a.m. Start Date / Time ...

It’s encircled by a road with picture-perfect pull-outs, from which visitors take in the multihued water and a distinctive cinder cone volcano, Wizard Island, that rises from within the lake.

Brian Passey's Backyard Ramblings column explores the West Cinder Knoll Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Just north of Flagstaff, an extinct volcano cone and a lava-trail hike are beautiful yet eerie reminders of the brutal forces of nature.

These high lava fountains built the prominent Pu‘u‘o‘o cinder cone, which you can view on the Devastation Trail in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.