Informative Essay: Lava Beds National Monument

The Yellowstone volcano is very active volcanic system which requires much observation. The geysers, mudd pots, hotsprings and steam vents are all examples of the heat from molten rock of a volcano. For many years the Yellowstone volcano could not be located. There is not obvious signs of a volcano, but scientists looked for other clues. Rhyolite is present in a location that has pinetress and many mosquitoes can be found due to the lakes that have formed. Rhyolite is a very violent eruption, due to the high silica content,  it flows slowly, like honey, and tends to pile up and form lava

Located just outside of Moab, Utah, the Arches National Park was underwater 300 million years ago. After the seas dried up, they left thousands of feet of salt. Soon, the layers of salt were covered in sand and other sediments. All of the sediments pressed together and formed sedimentary rock. The red rocks were deposited over millions of years to be the way they are now. During those years, erosion has shaped them into what they look like now. Soon, the water flowed through and didn’t give the top rock any support and collapsed. Caused by erosion, the water flowed through narrow cracks and made canyons.

Yellowstone National Park is one of the largest and oldest national parks in American history. Yellowstone was the first park to be protected by private investment on March 1, 1872, and the first to be put under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service in 1918, no doubt due to its unique and inspiring landscape and geothermal features. In fact, Yellowstone National Park is home to half of the world’s total hydrothermal features. These awesome attractions draw an incredible amount of visitors, an average of two to three million each year, to Yellowstone’s immense landscape. The park has a total size of 28,125 square miles, is found in three distinct states, and is considered to be one of the largest

Lava flows of rhyolite and basalt have flowed through parts of Yellowstone as recently as 70,000 years ago. These lava flows destroyed everything in their paths while moving slowly at a rate of a few hundred feet per day, flowing months, or sometimes even several years. They are thick and cover as much as 130 square miles. They have nearly filled the Yellowstone Caldera, and spilled beyond the caldera’s border. These lava flows are responsible for forming four of the nine named plateaus in

For years, national monuments have marked historically or scientifically important locations throughout America. Until 1906, however, the land and areas protected today were not, and could have been destroyed by industrialization. However, that changed with the Antiquities Act. “...since 1906, when Teddy Roosevelt first used the Antiquities Act to protect a monolithic rock in Wyoming...he ultimately declared 18 national monuments, which legally must contain objects of “historic or scientific” interest” (Steinmetz). This act has allowed the creation of national monuments, and these places were treasured.

The active volcano that I chose to research is Popocatepetl volcano. Popocatepetl volcano is an active volcano located in Mexico. The volcano is oftentimes referred to as “El Popo” by many Mexicans. El Popo is a composite cone volcano. Being a composite cone volcano, El Popo is characterized by a steep cone shape, which was created by many composite layers of material pouring out over numerous eruptions. The lava that comes out of El Popo is extremely viscous. The highly viscous lava does not travel very far, and typically cools down rapidly. Scientists believe that El Popo is about 730,000 years old. It has erupted more than 15 times since 1519. In 1994 El Popo produced gas and ash, which caused nearby towns to evacuate. The toxic

The Enchanted Rock dome of Central Texas is a remarkable sight to behold, both for its mammoth size and the intriguing rock formations it harbors. Located just north of charming, historical Fredericksburg, the intriguing stretch of land is designated as a State Natural Area. The dome and its surrounding grounds are open to the public for a very affordable fee, and attract countless patrons with various interests, including stargazing, hiking, geocaching, archaeology, and bird watching. According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife website, “more than 250,000 people trek to the park each year,” distinguishing Enchanted Rock as “one of the most visited parks in the state park system.” Naturally, such a distinction begs the question: what

Yellowstone National Park is a national park located in the U.S. states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. It was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1st, 1872. Yellowstone National Park was the first national park established in the United States, while also being the first national park created in the world. Yellowstone National Park encompasses about 3,468 square miles and is home to hundreds of different types of bird, mammal and fish species, vast forests and grasslands as well. Recreationists and tourists flock from all around the world to seek the many recreational and sightseeing opportunities that Yellowstone withholds. Recreational opportunities include hiking, camping, fishing,

While there was so many different volcanos to choose from I chose the Calbuco volcano because it was erupted very recently. Calbuco is a 6,570 foot high active stratovolcano located in Los Lagos, Chile. Its coordinates are 41°19′48″S 72°37′06″W. The closest populated area to the volcano is Puerto Varas which is located about 23.1 miles southwest of the Calbuco volcano as you can see in the google image below.

Lava from this powerful volcano can cover an area twice the size of Washington D.C. The lava can cause a large amount of wildfires that could ruin the habitats of many wild animals, and decimate the population of animals, and trees. “During eruption, these flows oozed slowly over the surface, moving at most a few hundred feet per day for several months to several years, destroying everything in their paths”(volcanoes.usgs.gov). This can be a total devastating event and can change what we know as Yellowstone today. Last but not least this volcano can alter the

Mrs. Scarlet my 6th grade level and I would like to go on a field trip to Lava Beds National Monument. The Lava Beds National Monument is full of history and geological wonders. Also, it is California’s “best kept secret”. Three reasons why we should go to Lava Beds National Monument is because we could learn more science, the landscape and attractions, and because it does not have too many visitors

National parks are areas specified by the federal government to preserve the natural environment. They exist for the general public to enjoy, but most importantly, for the preservation of animals. National parks often have a historical or scientific purpose with a special landscape that has been kept in its natural state. The oldest, largest and possibly the most well-known national park in the United States is Yellowstone National Park which protects the scenery, wildlife, geologic and ecological systems for future generations. Yellowstone National Park was reserved due to its geothermal sensations including the collective geothermal, geologic, and hydrologic features and systems along with its underlying volcanic activity that supports them. The park preserves a large and diverse group of land-dwelling, water-dwelling, and microbial life. Natural processes operate in an ecological context which has not been impacted by human change making it a valuable and unique natural preserve.

Lava located one hour away from Pocatello in the county of bannock. An olympic sized swimming pool with platforms up to thirty-three feet high and going into nineteen feet water. The water slides that have a 60foot drop after crossing the road. The are many different temperatures of hot pools. This is a place of peace and quiet even though there is usually lots of people there. The campgrounds that are all around with many people staying in them each year full of tents, trailers, and cabins. Only one store can be found in this town Mike's Market that is located just behind one of the amazing campgrounds located here. In Lava there are a bunch of super fun parks and with toys unlike anyone has ever seen before.

Students will be in awe of the beauty at Lava Beds National Monument. There are scenic trails that students can explore. Lava Beds National Monument is full of astounding underground caves. Then, one of the most notable features, there are underground lava tubes. According to the article,"Lava Beds National Monument", it states that these lava tubes look like rocky waterslides. This would be the perfect field trip for teaching science. Students who want to be geologists when they grow up would surely love this field trip.

There is also a reproduction of the life of indigenous people in the Mojave desert. The last time I visited, it was undergoing a renovation. Here is a photo of it from a distance.