Davis Lake volcanic field, Cinder cone field in Oregon, US.
Davis Lake volcanic field is a region with three separate lava flows and scoria cones spread across the landscape. The northernmost lava flow acts as a natural dam that holds back the water forming Davis Lake.
The most recent volcanic eruptions in this field took place between 5,300 and 5,600 years ago, based on charcoal samples found beneath the cinder deposits. This period marks the final phase of volcanic activity across the region.
Scientists and geologists frequently study this volcanic field to understand the patterns of eruptions and formations within the Cascade Volcanic Arc system.
Access to this area is easiest through the nearby towns of Gilchrist and La Pine, where visitors can find information about the geology. The driest months offer the best conditions for exploring the volcanic landscape on foot.
The volcanic formations here stretch roughly 20 kilometers in a north-south alignment and show strikingly consistent chemical composition across all three lava flows. This uniform makeup across the formations is unusual and helps geologists understand the eruption patterns more clearly.
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