Mount Mazama, Volcanic caldera in Klamath County, Oregon, US
Mount Mazama stands at 8,157 feet within the Cascade Volcanic Arc, containing Crater Lake, which reaches depths of 1,943 feet.
The volcano experienced a massive eruption 7,700 years ago, ejecting 13 cubic miles of magma and covering 500,000 square miles of land to the north.
The Klamath tribes maintain oral traditions about Mount Mazama, considering the location sacred and incorporating the volcanic events into their heritage.
The national park surrounding Mount Mazama provides trails for hiking, spots for fishing, and opportunities for boat tours on Crater Lake.
The volcano contains a complex magma chamber with distinct chemical compositions, creating both rhyodacite and basaltic-andesite deposits during eruptions.
Location: Klamath County
GPS coordinates: 42.93801,-122.10353
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:54
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