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A cinder cone typically refers to a type of volcanic cone, see that article for more information.
A cinder cone is a steep-sided volcanic peak, with a large summit crater, composed mainly of volcanic ash and rock spewed out of the vent during explosive eruptions.
According to the USGS GNIS, it is also the proper name of 7 cinder cones in the United States:
| Name | State | County | Coordinates | USGS 7.5' Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinder Cone | CA | Lassen | Prospect Peak | |
| Cinder Cone | CA | Shasta | Coble Mountain | |
| Cinder Cone | CA | Siskiyou | Hotlum | |
| Cinder Cone | CA | Siskiyou | Little Glass Mountain | |
| Cinder Cone Butte | ID | Ada | Cinder Cone Butte | |
| Cinder Cone | OR | Deschutes | China Hat | |
| Cinder Cone | OR | Wasco | Boulder Lake |
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