The spatter cones

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The spatter cones
The spatter cones

Formed by eruptions of "sticky" lava that adheres to itself, building up relatively steep cones surrounding the vent.

The track on the right leads to a view of the now extinct vent inside the nearest cone.

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Idaho.

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Taken on: September 25, 2024
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