Volcanic Eruption at Lassen Volcanic National Park, California | Er

This mountain isn’t ancient history — it’s recent reality. 🌋 The Lassen Peak erupted between 1914 and 1917, becoming one of the only volcanoes in the continental United States to erupt in modern, documented times. Ash clouds rose miles into the sky, lava flowed down its slopes, and Northern California was reminded that its landscapes are still alive. Located at the southern end of the Cascade Range, Lassen Peak sits at the meeting point of multiple tectonic forces. Today it looks calm, surround

✨ Have you visited Lassen Volcanic National Park before? 📝 Facts about Lassen Located less than 1 hour from @visitredding in Northern California All four types of volcanoes found in the world are represented in Lassen Volcanic National Park Lassen was named a National Park in 1916 Lassen erupted in 1915 and rained volcanic ash as far as 200 miles away The Lassen Park Highway can open as soon as early May and as late as mid-July depending on snowfall totals. 🥾 Must do hikes Manzanita Lake Loop