500 m

Shiprock

Scale anchored to a reviewed measurement

Uniformly scaled by approximate local rise above surrounding desert.

Shiprock

Shiprock is represented as the current central volcanic-neck tower in northwestern New Mexico. Sizepedia uses NASA's rounded 500 m rise above the surrounding desert; the radiating dikes are excluded and the lower edge is a straight comparison baseline.

Dimensions

Height: 500 m

Quick facts

Local rise: about 500 m
Landform: volcanic neck
Formation age: about 30 million years

Shiprock · Size infographic

Shiprock: Size infographic · Height 500 m

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Sources and measurementDimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.22 References

Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.

Measurement basis

The 500 m local rise is approximate; authoritative published estimates range from 500 to 600 m.

References