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What are the characteristics of active volcanoes in Arizona?

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There are no currently active volcanoes in Arizona. Sunset Crater, which is deemed to be dormant (not extinct), last erupted about 800–900 years ago. It is a cinder cone that lies just a couple miles northeast of Flagstaff. read more

Sunset crater (Arizona, USA): rumors about steaming likely false, volcano remains dormant Saturday, Jun 06, 2015 Recent rumors about steaming from Sunset crater, and speculation of a possible reawakening of the volcano are most likely based on false or fake information. read more

Twenty states claim active, dormant and extinct volcanoes, including neighboring California, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. Arizona's are currently dormant, which means they're not active but have the capability to blow their tops. read more

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