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Crater Lake, Oregon

By Oregon Water Science Center
Crater Lake a deep blue surrounded by the rocky caldera sides. Part of Wizard Island on the left of photo.
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Crater Lake on a bright clear day in August 2020. Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth. 

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Photo provided by Miel Corbett.