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Crater Lake National Park,Oregon. The centerpiece of the park is Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States, known for its deep blue color. Crater Lake was formed from the collapse of Mount Mazama, a volcano in southern Oregon that once stood about 11,000 feet tall. A series of destructive eruptions around 5000 BC caused the mountain's peak to collapse into its lava chamber, resulting in a caldera nearly six miles wide. Over time, snow melt and rain collected in the crater to form the lake, which at 1949 feet deep, is presently the deepest in the USA, 2nd in North America, and 9th in the world. Current Internet Travel Offers for Crater Lake...
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