About Kolob
Kolob is a volcanic field rising to 2,727 meters (8,947 feet) in United States's North America Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Kolob is located in United States, within the Basin and Range Volcanic Province of the broader North America Volcanic Regions. Situated at 37.33° N, 113.12° W in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. At 2,727 meters above sea level, Kolob rises above the surrounding terrain into montane or subalpine conditions. The elevation creates distinct ecological zones along its flanks, from forested lower slopes to exposed rocky terrain near the summit. The volcanic landform is characterized as a cluster, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
The basaltic Kolob volcanic field on the west margin of Zion National Park contains the youthful-looking Crater Hill cinder cone and associated lava flows at the SW corner of the park and older cones to the north on the upper Kolob Plateau. The latter cones are Pleistocene in age and were erupted through the colorful rocks of the Navajo Sandstone formation, producing lava flows that extended 10-15 km down valleys to the south. Lava flows from Crater Hill blocked drainages, forming the ephemeral Coalpits and Grafton lakes. The latter extended up the Virgin River past the current town of Springdale at the southern entrance into Zion National Park. Crater Hill was at one point considered to be of probable Holocene age, but later work taking into consideration stream downcutting rates suggest an age of about 100,000 years (Biek et al., 2003). An optically stimulated luminescence date of 122.3 +/- 15.73 ka was obtained from sediments in Grafton Lake, formed by the lava flow from Crater Hill.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Kolob.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kolob
Is Kolob an active volcano?+
Kolob is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Kolob?+
Kolob has a summit elevation of 2,727 meters (8,947 feet) above sea level. At 2,727 meters, it is comparable in height to many significant mountain peaks and stands well above the tree line.
What type of volcano is Kolob?+
Kolob is classified as a Volcanic field. Volcanic fields consist of clusters of small volcanic vents and cinder cones spread across a region. Rather than a single central vent, eruptions can occur at many points across the field.
Where is Kolob located?+
Kolob is located in United States, in the North America Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Basin and Range Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are 37.330° latitude, -113.120° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Kolob?+
Kolob can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. United States may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
