Valles Caldera

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Valles Caldera is a large volcanic caldera in northern New Mexico known for its expansive grassland valleys, geothermal features, and rich geological and ecological significance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geologic formation
protected area
volcanic caldera
climate high-elevation continental climate
country United States of America
county Sandoval County
elevationClass high plateau
formedBy collapse of a large volcano
hasAccessibility open to the public with managed access
hasAge Quaternary
hasCulturalSignificanceFor Native American communities
linked to: Native Americans
hasEcologicalSignificance high
hasEcosystem coniferous forest
montane grassland
hasFeature expansive grassland valleys
forested rim
fumaroles
geothermal features
hot springs
meadows
rhyolitic lava domes
hasGeologicalOrigin volcanic activity
hasGeologicalSignificance high
hasGeologicalType resurgent caldera
hasHydrologyFeature headwaters of several streams
hasLandCover forests
grasslands
hasLandUseHistory logging
ranching
knownFor geothermal activity
research in geology and ecology
scenic landscapes
wildlife habitat
locatedIn Jemez Mountains
United States
northern New Mexico
managedBy National Park Service
near Los Alamos
Santa Fe
partOf Jemez volcanic field
Valles Caldera National Preserve
linked to: Valles Caldera
protectedAs national preserve
state New Mexico
usedFor grazing (historically)
hiking
recreation
scientific research
wildlife viewing
volcanicField Jemez volcanic field

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Jemez Mountains region near Valles Caldera
Jemez Mountains region contains Valles Caldera National Preserve
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New Mexico State Road 4 providesAccessTo Valles Caldera National Preserve
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Santa Fe National Forest contains Valles Caldera National Preserve (adjacent/partly surrounded)
linked to: Valles Caldera
Northern New Mexico hasProtectedArea Valles Caldera National Preserve
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Rio Grande Rift contains Jemez volcanic field
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Sandoval County, New Mexico contains Valles Caldera National Preserve
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Jemez Springs locatedNear Valles Caldera National Preserve
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San Diego Canyon partOf Jemez Mountains volcanic field
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Valle Grande locatedIn Valles Caldera
Valle Grande locatedInProtectedArea Valles Caldera National Preserve
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Valle Grande partOf Jemez volcanic field
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Valles Caldera partOf Valles Caldera National Preserve
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Chicoma Mountain hasViewOf Valles Caldera
NM 4 providesAccessTo Valles Caldera National Preserve
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NM 4 nearbyFeature Valles Caldera
SR 4 providesAccessTo Valles Caldera National Preserve
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SR 4 hasScenicViewsOf Valles Caldera
Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway passesThrough Valles Caldera National Preserve
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Jemez River hasNearbyFeature Valles Caldera National Preserve
linked to: Valles Caldera
San Ysidro, New Mexico isGatewayTo Valles Caldera National Preserve
linked to: Valles Caldera