Lava Beds National Monument
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesCalifornia’s Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features. The monument is also home to more than 700 caves, Native American rock art sites, and historic battlefields from America’s Native American wars.
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Runtime: 10 minutes 33 seconds
- Topic: Geography, History, Science
- Subtopic: Earth Sciences, Geology, Native Americans, U.S. Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2008
- Producer/Distributor: Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc
- Series: America's National Monuments: The Geologic West
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