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Primary Volcanic Parks

64 Images

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.

Columnar Jointing

35 Images

Columnar jointing

Anatomy of a Volcano

11 Images

Illustrations from the Anatomy of a Volcano webpage within the NPS subject site Volcanoes, Craters & Lava Flows at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/volcanoes/index.htm

Kipukas within Basaltic Lava F...

16 Images

A kipuka is land surrounded by lava flows.

Volcanic Landforms: Extrusive ...

18 Images

A collection of Volcanic Extrusive Igneous landforms in parks.

Volcanic Illustrations

9 Images

Fundamental geological concepts and processes can be difficult to comprehend. Good illustrations of these processes can demonstrate key earth systems concepts and recreate past events.

2017 Lava Photos

18 Images

High resolution photos of the Halema‘uma‘u lava lake and of the Kamokuna lava flow from Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō to the ocean

2018 Ash and Earthquake Damage

10 Images

Photos of ash and earthquake damage

Volcanoes

12 Images

Lake Clark's two volcanoes, Iliamna and Redoubt, are reminders of the geological forces still alive beneath our feet

Scenic Vistas of Sunset Crater...

8 Images

Scenic Vistas

Katmai Volcanoes

16 Images

Caves

17 Images

Lava Beds has over 700 caves.

Caves at Craters

15 Images

Craters of the Moon is home to hundreds of lava tube caves with a few being open to the public.

Lassen Peak eruption and Red B...

8 Images

Collection of images of Lassen Peak eruption taken from Red Bluff, California or by Red Bluff photographer R.E. Stinson

Continental Hotspot

33 Images

Photos and illustrations to accompany the Continental Hotspots section of Plate Tectonics & Our National Parks. [Also see albums for Hotspots—Introduction and Oceanic Hotspots]

Hotspots—Introduction

10 Images

Photos and illustrations to accompany the Hotspots section of Plate Tectonics & Our National Parks. [Also see Oceanic Hotspots and Continental Hotspots]

Oceanic Hotspots

23 Images

Photos and illustrations to accompany the Oceanic Hotspots section of Plate Tectonics & Our National Parks. [Also see Hotspots—Introduction and Continental Hotspots]