The Destruction and Rebirth of a Landscape

The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the people who lived here. A thousand years later, trees and flowers grow among the rocks, and people visit the lava flow to see and remember the most recent volcanic eruption in Arizona.

Last updated: December 19, 2023

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6400 U.S. 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

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