Jaraguay Volcanic Field
Volcanic field in Mexico
Key Facts
Elevation
960 m (3,150 ft)
Type
Volcanic field
Location
29.330°, -114.500°
Region
Gulf of California Rift Volcanic Province
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Rift zone
Location
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Overview
The Jaraguay Volcanic Field is the northernmost of a group of large young alkalic volcanic fields in Baja California. Located primarily on the Pacific Ocean side of northern Baja between Jaraguay and Arroyo San José, the field contains numerous youthful-looking cinder cones and associated basaltic and basaltic andesite lava flows. Some lava flows are less vegetated than flows of the San Quintín Volcanic Field to the north.
Several lava flows were erupted near the south side of Arroyo San José at the SW end of the Jaraguay volcanic field.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
Rock Types
Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | Unknown | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI Unknown | Minor | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | Unknown | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Eastern Pacific Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 341004
- •Evidence: Evidence Credible
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
One of the many scoria cones of the Jaraguay Volcanic Field is seen here from the SW across the Arroyo San José. Two lava flows of probable Holocene age originated from a nearby scoria cone. This is the largest young volcanic field of Baja California, located in northern Baja between Jaraguay and Arroyo San José, it contains numerous scoria cones and lava flows.
Photo by Andy Saunders, 1984 (University of Leichester).
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.