Carrizozo Lava Fields - (For Sharky_) by CavalierLady
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Description
The Carrizozo Lava Fields, or Carrizozo Malpais, (malpais is Spanish for 'badlands') near Carrizozo, New Mexico, are a result of
lava flows into the Tularosa Basin from the mountain in the background. They are roughly 7 to 10 miles wide, 40 to 50 yards
thick, and over 40 miles long, making it one of the longest lava flows on earth. Estimated to be about 1500 years old, they
are now overgrown with plants typical to the Chihuahuan desert and support a variety of wildlife. As the crow flies, it is about
30 miles from the Trinity Site, on the White Sands Missile Range, pictured in an earlier posting of mine entitled Trinity Hawk.
For Errol, who shows us the wonders of his native Hawaiian volcanoes.
Thank you very kindly for your views and comments on my recent images!
Comments (23)
Richardphotos
that is very interesting Maria and an excellent pov/capture.there is another old volcano in the northeast corner of NM. not far from where you were, I had a cousin living there.he told his wife he was going out to check his orchard and when he did not return, she went to look. she found him sitting against one of his trees dead from a heart attack.I only met him once
BorisB
Impressive scene and a gorgeous landscape!
Valerie-Ducom
Wowww, looks a very impressiv landscape and nice picture on it my friend ! Good day :)
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful landscape and picture too my friend....!!!!
aljaysart
Beautiful capture and scene, excellent well done.
Cytisus
Beautiful shot, shows the ability of earth to recover!!!!!!!!!!
MrsLubner
So many volcanoes that we see but don't really see. We have both Shasta and Lassen near by and they are part of the underground chain that stretches well past Yellowstone. It is there, bubbling and rolling below the surface of the earth but this mammoth molton mess will break free one day in a most exciting way. I love this shot for all that it teaches... life will find a way.
toddaking
Beautiful picture. Moon shot! Todd
stolta
Great capture, very beautiful landscape!!!!!!!!!
virginiese
Well, I think I've seen a malpais in New Mexico Maybe this one. Thanks for reminding this landscape ! The shot is great and the colors are fantastic Bravo Hugs
Valentin
Very artistical composition and wonderful atmosphere!!
rainbows
An incredible landscape Maria, I adore your daytime moon as well. The perfect dedication For Errol. I am certain he will love this. Hugs for happiness :-) Diane.
JaneEden
Magnificent landscape Maria and excellent photography, lovely dedi also - hugs Jane xx
DennisReed
Stunning capture Maria!
goodoleboy
From the looks of things, be careful where you step. Splendid DOF, colors, clarity and textures in this capture of the ancient lava fields, Maria.
ledwolorz
Super shot.
Liam.
Beautiful
Cosme..D..Churruca
Great landscape María!
Cosine
This reminds me of central Oregon. There are many places that look just like this. Thanks for the accurate description of where this field is. I was able to find it instantly on Google Earth.
DreamersWish
A beautiful shot of this lovely landscape! A lovely dedi to a very nice gentleman and artist!
sharky_
Such an incredible capture of this Mountain of mountains. I can just imagine the massive amount of lava coming down from that mountain. A beautiful landscape view. Thanks for the dedi my friend. Aloha...Errol
jocko500
that area got 600 volcanos . I been to a few. I love Red mountian I think I saw this in real life but in a diff part of the land. cool looking
kgb224
Excellent capture and thank you for sharing your pictures.