How the Tower Formed - Devils Tower National Monument (U.S ...
Dec 15, 2025 · Protected in 1906 for its scientifc value, Devils Tower remains a place of scientifc study and public wonderment. We know that the Tower is formed of a rare igneous rock, …
Devils Tower - Wikipedia
Devils Tower (also known as Matȟó Thípila or Bear Lodge) [8] is a laccolithic butte, composed of igneous rock in the Bear Lodge Ranger District of the Black Hills, near Hulett and Sundance in …
Is the Devils Tower a Volcano? Its True Geological Origin
6 days ago · Devils Tower, a soaring monolith in northeastern Wyoming, is one of the most recognizable geological features in the United States. Rising dramatically from the surrounding …
How Was Devils Tower Formed? | Origin, Formation, & Facts ...
One of the most popular explanations is that Devils Tower began with a volcanic intrusion, a phenomenon in which molten rock (magma) pushes its way upward from the mantle through …
Devils Tower | Volcano World | Oregon State University
Devils Tower is a steep-sided igneous body and, possibly, an erosional remnant of a volcanic neck. It is made of magma that solidified at a shallow level (about 700 to 3,000 feet; 200 to …
Park Archives: Devils Tower National Monument - NPS History
Aug 12, 2025 · Over millions of years, erosion of the sedimentary rock exposed Devils Tower and accentuated Little Missouri Buttes. The Tower rises 867 feet from its base and stands 1,267 …
Geology and Physiography of Devil's Tower - SERC
Jun 16, 2006 · Current research supports the conclusion that Devil's Tower was not a volcano, but was injected between sedimentary rock layers and cooled underground. The characteristic …