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Salton Buttes: eruption history
Elevation-40 m
TypeLava dome
Confirmed eruptions3#65 of 165 in country
Latest eruption210
Largest VEI–
Location33.20, -115.62
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | – | – | Rock Hill, N & S Red Hill |
| 10 | – | – | Obsidian Butte |
| 290 BCE | – | – | Mullet Island |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Pinacate | 249 km | 0 |
| San Luis, Isla | 376 km | 3 |
| Uinkaret Field | 420 km | 1 |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | 434 km | 1 |
| Jaraguay Volcanic Field | 443 km | 0 |
| Ubehebe Craters | 457 km | 1 |
| San Borja Volcanic Field | 552 km | 0 |
| Markagunt Plateau | 556 km | 1 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.