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Squaw Ridge Lava Field
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The Squaw Ridge lava field, also known as the East lava field, is the middle of a group of three young basaltic fields located in the High Lava Plains SE of Newberry volcano.
Highest point
Elevation 1,711 m (5,614 ft)
Geography
Location Lake County, Oregon,
United States
Geology
Age of rock Holocene?
Mountain type Volcanic field

The Squaw Ridge lava field, also known as the East Lava Field, is a young basaltic field located in the U.S. state of Oregon southeast of Newberry Volcano. The flow erupted from the Lava Mountain shield and is likely related to the Four Craters Lava Field, both of which were created after Mount Mazama erupted.

Notable Vents

Name Elevation Location Last
eruption
Lava Mountain 1,711 metres (5,614 ft) 43°28′19″N 120°45′14″W / 43.472°N 120.754°W / 43.472; -120.754 (Lava Mountain) -
Twin Buttes 1,525 metres (5,003 ft) 43°28′N 120°44′W / 43.47°N 120.73°W / 43.47; -120.73 (Twin Buttes) -
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