Cinder Cone Cross Section
Cascade Range and Columbia Plateau
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This cinder cone on the south flank of Haney Mountain is exposed by a roadcut on California route 299. The ash layers are turned red by internal steam; the higher layers are a fresher gray color. (c) 2005 Andrew Alden, licensed to About.com, Inc. (fair use policy)

