Any Geologists here?

[Quixote1818]

I was just curious how tall the Valle's Caldera Super-volcano near Santa Fe was before it erupted?

Several years ago someone told me it was like 25,000 foot tall before the first eruption but I haven't been able to find any information on it's original elevation? Maybe no one has actually made a guess. Anyone here that can answer that question?

Thanks!



http://www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/

[Thirtieschild]

1. Interesting you should ask.

I'm auditing an NM geology class and a class assignment is to make a poster about a geological feature in the state. Even though I'm auditing (as a senior, citizen not student) I'm thinking about making a lap quilt, with each panel depicting a different stage of the Valles Caldera. If you don't get a definitive answer, I'll ask the professor about it at class tomorrow night.

[Quixote1818]

2. Thanks!

Could you email me any info you find out? Just PM me here on DU. It's for an article I am writing. Thanks.

[QueenOfCalifornia]

3. I am not a geologist

but I slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night....