Photo Gallery (U.S. National Park Service)

Selected photos of volcanic features and processes. This group of parks have volcanic resources that are of primary significance to the unit. Additional photos available on individual park websites.

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A hiker looking at the "gates" in Aniakchak crater.

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Aerial view of Aniakchak Caldera taken from northern rim

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Surprise Lake from Rim of crater.

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Capulin Volcano National Monument, New Mexico. Approximately 60,000 years ago, the rain of cooling cinders and four lava flows formed Capulin Volcano, a nearly perfectly-shaped cinder cone, rising more than 1000 feet above the surrounding landscape. Although long extinct, Capulin Volcano is dramatic evidence of the volcanic processes that shaped northeastern New Mexico.

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From the northern end of the burn area, Capulin Volcano is hazy with smoke.

Capulin Volcano through the sm...

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Capulin Volcano National Monument, New Mexico. Approximately 60,000 years ago, the rain of cooling cinders and four lava flows formed Capulin Volcano, a nearly perfectly-shaped cinder cone, rising more than 1000 feet above the surrounding landscape. Although long extinct, Capulin Volcano is dramatic evidence of the volcanic processes that shaped northeastern New Mexico.

Capulin Volcano National Monum...

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Rock pinnacles filling a valley with bright blue and yellow sky, with an isolated rain shower.

Monsoon Thunderstorm

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Big, white, fluffy clouds building up over valley full of standing rock pinnacles.

Clouds Building

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A high-angle view shows a road winding into the distance around peaks, dropping to the lake on the right.

Birds-eye View of Rim Drive fr...

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A View from Watchman. Visitors get a birds eye view of the entire Crater Lake from the top of Watchman Peak.

A View from Watchman

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Landscape Views at Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. Crater Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. During summer, visitors may navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park's various trails including Mt. Scott at 8,929 ft.

Landscape Views at Crater Lake...

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Broken Top

Broken Top

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aa and cinders

aa and cinders 2

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Photograph of lava flow with wildflowers.

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Photograph of spatter cone at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.

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The columns of Devils Postpile were formed when lava cooled and cracked, forming hexagonal shapes.

Devils Postpile

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Thousands of years ago, glaciers exposed and polished the top of Devils Postpile, leaving the smooth shine and striations we see today.

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Devils Postpile National Monument, California. Various views of the unusual cliffs at Devils Postpile. Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot Rainbow Falls, and the pristine mountain scenery. The Devils Postpile formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world?s finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower 60-feet high and display an unusual symmetry. Another wonder is in store just downstream from the Postpile at Rainbow Falls, once called ?a gem unique and worthy of its name?.

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A view of the columns of Devils Tower with two climbers that appear very small amidst the giant columns.

Tower Columns

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Devils Tower rises from a plain of golden grasses and Ponderosa Pine.

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