cinder cone
noun
: a conical hill formed by the accumulation of volcanic debris around a vent see volcano illustration
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Mojave National Preserve adds a scenic desert stop between Needles and Barstow, with Joshua trees, volcanic cinder cones and short hikes such as the half-mile Hole-in-the-Wall Nature Trail.
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
This extinct cinder cone volcano about an hour west of the Oklahoma Panhandle is part of the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field.
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Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
22 Apr. 2026
Then head to Mount Tabor Park, built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone, for skyline views and walking trails.
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Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Head to Mount Tabor Park, a local favorite built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone, offering skyline views and walking trails.
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Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
This extinct cinder cone volcano about an hour west of the Oklahoma Panhandle is part of the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field.
—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
22 Apr. 2026
Then head to Mount Tabor Park, built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone, for skyline views and walking trails.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Head to Mount Tabor Park, a local favorite built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone, offering skyline views and walking trails.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Cinder cone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinder%20cone. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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