"Soon after the caldera formed, eruptions from new vents built the base of Wizard Island, and over several hundred years, rain and snow partially filled the caldera. Meanwhile, Wizard Island continued to grow and three other volcanoes formed underwater. The final eruption was on the east flank of Wizard Island about 4,800 years ago."
A Morning View Of Wizard Island, Crater Lake National Park
Rebecca Latson
Thursday, August 25, 2022
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