Las Negras (volcanic area)


The area of ​​Las Negras is a small volcanic area located east of Cabo de Gata, in the province of Almería. Like all Cabo de Gata, it belongs to the municipality of Níjar.

Appearance and volcanism

Compound of andesites and pyroxenes. It is a volcanic area where many lava domes are found. The volcanic cones are also numerous, some are eroded, and others still have the crater already almost collapsed. To the north of the area are the remains of a caldera, located on the slopes of an immense dome, which is Cerro Negro. Surroundings

The towns closest to the area are Las Negras and Hortichuelas.

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