Red Island Volcano

Short description: Lava dome volcano in Imperial County, California

Red Island

The two domes of Red Hill

Highest point
Elevation| −137 ft (−42 m)
Prominence| 88 ft (27 m)
Coordinates|  [ ⚑ ] : 33°12′01″N 115°36′42″W﻿ / ﻿33.200201°N 115.611706°W﻿ / 33.200201; -115.611706
Geography

Red Island

Location in California

Location| Imperial County, California , U.S.
Parent range| Salton Buttes
Topo map| USGS Niland
Climbing
Easiest route| Walk

Red Island (or Red Hill) is a lava dome volcano in the Salton Trough, and part of the Salton Buttes, the only active volcanoes in Southern California. It is located in Imperial County, California. It contains two lava domes, Prospect Dome and Alamo Dome.[1] The domes have been dormant for 2,000 to 8,000 years. The saddle between the domes, about 50 feet (15 m) below the summit of each dome, is a parking lot for county park visitors.

## References

1. ↑ USGS Topographic Map 7.5 Minute - Niland

## External links

* Imperial County PDS website for park

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