Lassen Volcanic National Park is a remarkable destination known for its intense geothermal activity. It is one of the few places on Earth where all four major types of volcanic activity – plug dome, shield, cinder cone, and stratovolcano – can be observed. The park’s geothermal features are driven by tectonic activity, where one plate is pushed beneath another, creating conditions for volcanic eruptions and geothermal phenomena.
At the park’s centre is Lassen Peak, an active stratovolcano that rose 27,000 years ago out of a now-collapsed Mount Teham. It last erupted in 1915, sending volcanic ash as far as 280mi (450km) east of the explosion.
Amid this volcanic terrain are striking features like Cinder Cone, with its concentric crater at the summit, and the colourful Painted Dunes, formed by multicoloured pumice fields.
Alpine lakes like Lake Helen offer a peaceful respite, and on still days, the glassy surface mirrors Mount Lassen.
Nearby,
the verdant surrounds of Manzanita Lake provide a picturesque backdrop.
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