Medicine Lake Volcano, Shield volcano in Siskiyou County, United States.
Medicine Lake Volcano extends across 770 square miles of northeastern California, rising to an elevation of 7,921 feet with a central caldera containing Medicine Lake.
The volcanic formation began 500,000 years ago through five distinct stages of activity, with the most recent eruption occurring approximately 1,000 years ago.
Native tribes have gathered medicinal plants from the surrounding area for generations, incorporating the natural resources into their traditional practices and ceremonies.
The volcanic area provides numerous hiking trails through basalt formations, while Medicine Lake offers opportunities for fishing during summer and winter seasons.
The volcano contains over 140 cubic miles of lava flows, making it the largest volcano by volume in the Cascade Range of North America.
Location: Siskiyou County
Made from material: basalt
GPS coordinates: 41.58252,-121.59953
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:52
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