Sentinel Plain volcanic field
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Sentinel Plain
volcanic field, also known as the Sentinel-Arlington Volcanic Field, is a monogenetic
volcanic field
in Arizona
, USA. The basalt is alkali.
Sentinel Plain
The Sentinel Plain is an extensive northwest-southeast trending plain south of the Gila River Valley in southwestern Arizona, USA. It is centered on the community of Sentinel, Arizona located on Interstate 8, approximately west of Gila Bend....
volcanic field, also known as the Sentinel-Arlington Volcanic Field, is a monogenetic
Monogenetic volcanic field
A monogenetic volcanic field is a volcanic field of small, scattered volcanic vents. These volcanic fields, containing numerous monogenetic volcanoes, are noted for having only one short eruptive event at each volcano, as opposed to regular volcanoes that have several eruptions from the same vent...
volcanic field
Volcanic field
A volcanic field is an area of the Earth's crust that is prone to localized volcanic activity. They usually contain 10 to 100 volcanoes, such as cinder cones and are usually in clusters. Lava flows may also occur...
in Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, USA. The basalt is alkali.
Notable Vents
| Name | Elevation | Location | Last eruption | |
| meters | feet | Coordinates | ||
| Arlington Cone | - | - | 33.010103°N 112.713203°W | |