Park Film

Take a journey through expansive lava fields, above stunning sandstone cliffs, and across ancient trails protected by El Malpais National Monument in our new park film!. View online now or during your visit at the El Malpais Visitor Center. The film is available in English or Spanish with closed captioning and audio description.

 
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Duration:
14 minutes, 36 seconds

El Malpais - Land of Frozen Fire takes viewers on a journey through expansive lava fields, above stunning sandstone cliffs and across ancient trails that are all protected by El Malpais National Monument. The film illustrates how volcanic forces shaped this once-molten landscape that supports a surprising diversity of plant and animal life and a rich cultural legacy for the people who have called this wild landscape home for generations.

 
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Duration:
14 minutes, 36 seconds

El Malpais - Land of Frozen Fire takes viewers on a journey through expansive lava fields, above stunning sandstone cliffs and across ancient trails that are all protected by this beautiful National Monument. Featuring interviews with local geological experts and easy to understand animations, the film illustrates how volcanic forces have shaped this once-molten landscape and created an ecosystem that supports a surprising diversity of plant and animal life.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

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