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Aerial view west across the upper part of Medicine Lake Volcano tow...

2008 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Medicine Lake lies within the shallow basin of Medicine Lake caldera. Glass Mountain flow, draped over the east side of the volcano, is the youngest lava flow at the volcano. The northeasternmost dacite tongue extends nearly to the bottom of the photo (distal lobes are outlined to enhance visibility).

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.


Donnelly-Nolan et. al. 2008