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Lassen Peak: see under Lassen Volcanic National Park Lassen Peak, 10,457 ft (3,187 m) high, is officially an active volcano even though the last major eruption occurred in 1914; it was intermittently active until 1921. The peak was a prominent landmark in the mid-1800s for westward travelers to California. ..... Click the link for more information. . Lassen Peakor Mount LassenVolcano, southern end of the Cascade Range, northeastern California, U.S. It erupted on May 30, 1914, and intermittently thereafter until 1921. The peak is 10,457 ft (3,187 m) high and is the principal attraction of Lassen Volcanic National Park, which occupies an area of 106,372 acres (43,047 hectares). In 1821 Luis Argüello, a Spanish officer, became the first European to discover the peak. It is named for Peter Lassen, an explorer who guided settlers through the area. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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NAME OF LAST FEET ABOVE TYPE OF VOLCANO ERUPTED SEA LEVEL VOLCANO AKUTAN 1992 4,626 feet Stratovolcano above sea level KILAUEA Continuously erupting 4,200 Shield LASSEN PEAK 1915 10,457 Stratovolcano MAUNA LOA 1984 13,680 Shield MT. Thanks to Sorahan's dog, no lives were lost when Lassen Peak exploded. The snow-covered dome of Lassen Peak lies at the southern tip of the Cascade mountain range. |
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