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Jan 11, 2024 · Although Ubehebe Crater is only one of about a dozen craters in the Ubehebe volcanic field, it is the largest and youngest at an estimated 2,100 years old. The crater is approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) in diameter, and ranges from 500-777 feet (152-237 m) deep, depending which ridge it is measured from.
Ubehebe (pronounced you-bee-HEE-bee) Craters, located about 225 km (140 mi) northwest of Las Vegas, NV, and 88 km (55 mi) southeast of Bishop, CA, in Death Valley National Park, consists of thirteen overlapping volcanic craters. The largest crater is about 800 m (0.5 mi) wide and 250 m (800 ft) deep.
May 2, 2023 · It’s the Ubehebe Crater (pronounced: “YOU-bee-HEE-bee.” And while many suspect it is a gigantic indentation in the earth caused by an ancient meteor strike, it was formed by volcanic activity. Visiting the crater is an impressive experience. The crater is about one-half mile wide and is nearly 750 deep.
Little Ubehebe Crater | Death Valley National Park California. Ubehebe Crater, pronounced “YOU-BE-HE-BE”, was not created by a meteor strike but rather volcanic activity. Located toward the northern end of Death Valley National Park near Scotty’s Castle, this site is worth the stop.
Mar 19, 2024 · Last Updated on: 6th November 2023, 01:34 pm. At half a mile wide and up to 777 ft deep, Ubehebe is Death Valley’s largest crater. While visitors have the option to simply overlook the colorful crater from the parking lot, more adventurous travelers can get a much closer look.
Mar 25, 2016 · By California Volcano Observatory March 25, 2016. New research by scientists at CalVO indicates that Ubehebe Craters formed about 2100 years ago during a single eruptive event. Ubehebe Craters are a lone cluster of volcanic craters in the northern half of California's Death Valley National Park.
Ubehebe Crater. Season: Location: Rating (1-5): An unusual addition to the great variety of geological features in Death Valley National Park, the Ubehebe Crater system contains several volcanic craters, cinder cones and ash hills, all relics from an explosive steam eruption about 2,000 years ago, when rising magma met an underground lake.
