About San Carlos
San Carlos is a volcanic field rising to 1,000 meters (3,281 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
San Carlos is located in United States, within the Basin and Range Volcanic Province of the broader North America Volcanic Regions. Situated at 33.25° N, 110.25° W in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subtropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,000 meters above sea level, San Carlos is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. 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 small San Carlos volcanic field covers about 50 km2 with basaltic cinder cone and lava flow remnants. The field, active from possibly 4.2 to 1.0 million years ago, is located within the San Carlos Apache Indian reservation (Lynch, in Wood and Kienle 1990).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for San Carlos.
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Frequently Asked Questions About San Carlos
Is San Carlos an active volcano?+
San Carlos 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 San Carlos?+
San Carlos has a summit elevation of 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) above sea level. At 1,000 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is San Carlos?+
San Carlos 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 San Carlos located?+
San Carlos 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 33.250° latitude, -110.250° longitude.
Is it safe to visit San Carlos?+
San Carlos 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.
