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A photo of Crater lake in winter, snow blanketing the banks.

June 2011 (approx.)

Detailed Description

 

Cliffs along north rim of the caldera rise about 1,000 feet above the lake surface (elevation 6,173 feet). Wizard Island is visible from this vantagepoint. The deep blue color of the lake is a reflection of the clear sky above and the great depth of the water (not from any mineral content in the water!).

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Public Domain.

A photo of Crater Lake

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