Red Island Volcano

Red Island (or Red Hill) is a lava dome volcano in the Salton Trough, and part of the Salton Buttes, the only active volcanoes in Southern California. It is located in Imperial County, California. It contains two lava domes, Prospect Dome and Alamo Dome.[1] The domes have been dormant for 2,000 to 8,000 years. The saddle between the domes, about 50 feet (15 m) below the summit of each dome, is a parking lot for county park visitors.

Red Island
The two domes of Red Hill
Highest point
Elevation−137 ft (−42 m)
Prominence88 ft (27 m)
Coordinates33°12′01″N 115°36′42″W
Geography
Red Island is located in California
Red Island
Red Island
Location in California
LocationImperial County, California, U.S.
Parent rangeSalton Buttes
Topo mapUSGS Niland
Climbing
Easiest routeWalk

References

  1. USGS Topographic Map 7.5 Minute - Niland
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