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Some pics I took at Capulin Volcano Nat'l Monument
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capulin_Volcano
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This is a view of the central crater from the parking area
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A view of the surrounding volcanic field from the trail on the crater rim
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These lichen produce an acid that breaks down the rock into fertile volcanic soil.
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Another view of the surrounding landscape.
The faint ripples in the ground are from the lava that cooled when the volcano erupted about 60K years ago.
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An example of the abundant plant life that thrives in the rich soil
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This is a view from part way up the crater rim trail overlooking the parking area and surrounding landscape.
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Awesome pics

I like>>274807and>>274813in particular
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Nice photos. Thanks for sharing.