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Crater LakeLake, Cascade Range, southwestern Oregon, U.S. The lake is in a huge volcanic caldera 6 mi (10 km) in diameter and 1,932 ft (589 m) deep. It is the remnant of a mountain destroyed in an eruption more than 6,000 years ago. The intensely blue lake and its surrounding region became a national park in 1902; the park covers 250 sq mi (647 sq km). crater lake [′krād·ər ‚lāk] (hydrology) A fresh-water lake formed by the accumulation of rain and groundwater in a caldera or crater. 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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Words have all died in the hollow of time, piling up soundlessly at the dark bottom of a volcanic lake. In most volcanic lakes, bubbling gases gradually escape into the air when warm and cold water layers mix due to seasonal temperature changes. Highlights of your might include a visit to the spectacular Annandale Falls--crystal-clear cascades splashing in a Garden of Eden setting; LaSagesse Nature Center; historic Fort Frederick; and the stunning Grand Etang National Park, where a pristine volcanic lake sits in the middle of a misty rain forest. |
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