Crater Lake, Oregon sunrise
![Crater Lake at sunrise. Shadows coat the blue waters. Red orange light hits the east side of the rocky caldera.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/IMG-8749.jpg?itok=wsy9Wbam)
Detailed Description
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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Public Domain.
Photo provided by Miel Corbett.