Crevice Through the Lava Field
A narrow fracture winds through weathered volcanic rock near the Zuni-Acoma Trailhead at El Malpais National Monument. Pale lichens spread across the broken lava while dry grasses, shrubs, and junipers reclaim the rugged high-desert terrain. The scene offers a close look at the fractured geology that defines this remarkable New Mexico landscape.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 5:22 PM America/Denver
Focal Length
28mm
Shutter Speed
1/125 sec
Aperture
ƒ/3.8
ISO
80
Location
North America, The United States of America, New Mexico, El Malpais National Monument, Zuni-Acoma Trailhead, Zuni-Acoma Trailhead Area
Keywords
Desert Landscape, Hiking Trail, Juniper, Landscapes & Nature, Lava Field, Lichen, Mountain Landscape, National Park, Plant, Rock, Volcanic Rock
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 34.955917
Longitude: -107.942711
Altitude: 2,119.0 meters / 6,952.1 feet
Longitude: -107.942711
Altitude: 2,119.0 meters / 6,952.1 feet