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Jackson Volcano

Did you know about the Jackson Volcano?

The Jackson Volcano is believed to be extinct, but is it?

Located in Jackson Mississippi the Volcano produced uplifting, the dome is made of pure Carbon Dioxide which is used in oil production. It is believed to be about 70,000,000 years old.

The Mississippi Coliseum is built on top of it. In the 1930’s there were about 100 or so oil wells on the grounds.

It is what they Mississippi’s best kept Volcanic Secret.

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