National Monument · Arizona, United States
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a national monument in Arizona, United States, covering 3,138 acres (1,270 ha), established in 1930.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona, United States |
| Area | 3,138 acres (1,270 ha) |
| Established | 1930 |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Sunset Crater is a cinder cone located north of Flagstaff in the U.S. state of Arizona, the youngest in a string of volcanoes (the San Francisco volcanic field) close to the nearby San Francisco Peaks. The crater is within the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument?
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is in Arizona, United States.
When was Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument established?
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument was established in 1930, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument?
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument covers 3,138 acres (1,270 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_Crater_Volcano_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/sucr/ — Official park page.