About 7700 years ago, the volcano Mt Mazama exploded, leaving a nearly 1km deep caldera that over time filled with water, creating so the Crater Lake. Today the Lake is at near 2000m of elevation. It is estimated that Mt Mazama reached over 4000m in elevation before it erupted.
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Crater Lake
Wizard Island, one of the two volcanic cones that formed over time. The other cone is hidden underneath the surface.
Looking from the West Rim farther towards the Northwest, we can enjoy those beautiful mountain meadows.
