Part of the Mascota Volcanic Field in the Jalisco tectonic block east of Puerto Vallarta appears in this aerial view from the south. The scoria cone in the center is Volcán Molcajete, which along with the smaller Volcán Novillero to its left. The forested lava flow at the left side of the valley originated from Volcán Malpais. It is located at the valley margin above and left of Volcán Novillero.

Photo by Steven Nelson, 1996 (Tulane University).

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Keywords: volcanic field | scoria cone | crater

Mascota Volcanic Field