The discovery of recent Holocene activity, which was initially assumed to have been protracted over time, has led to the California Volcano Observatory commencing volcano monitoring at the Ubehebe Craters, including the installation of one seismometer. The volcano is classified as a Moderate Threat volcano in the USGS volcanic threat assessment. An incomplete circular volcano hazard zone has been defined for the Ubehebe Craters, which reaches Scotty's Castle, within which pyroclastic surges and steam blasts could be expected in case of renewed eruptions.