CRATER LAKE - MAZAMA VOLCANO

Mount Mazama, part of theCascade Rangevolcanic arc, was built up mostly ofandesite,dacite, andrhyodaciteover a period of at least 400,000 years. The caldera was created in a massivevolcanic eruptionbetween 6,000 and 8,000 years ago that led to the subsidence of Mount Mazama. About 50 cubic kilometers (12 cu mi) of rhyodacite was erupted in this event. Since that time, all eruptions on Mazama have been confined to the caldera.Lava eruptions later created a central platform,Wizard Island, Merriam Cone, and other, smaller volcanic features, including a rhyodacite dome that was eventually created atop the central platform. Sediments andlandslide debris also covered the caldera floor.Eventually, the caldera cooled, allowing rain and snow to accumulate and form a lake. Landslides from the caldera rim thereafter formed debris fans andturbiditesediments on the lake bed.Fumarolesandhot springsremained common and active during this period. Also after some time, the slopes of the lake's caldera rim more or less stabilized, streams restored a radial drainage pattern on the mountain, and dense forests began to revegetate the barren landscape. It is estimated that about 720 years was required to fill the lake to its present depth of 594 metres (1,949 ft). Much of this occurred during a period when the prevailing climate was less moist than at present.Some hydrothermal activity remains along the lake floor, suggesting that at some time in the future, Mazama may erupt once again.

THE IMAGE

These large photo prints use state-of-the-art NASA instruments to capture high resolution satellite imagery of Crater Lake as seen from orbit. If you’ll let us get geeky, each satellite picture of earth is captured with 30-cm multi-spectral imagery which means that you are getting a high quality photo print of a view you’ve likely never seen before.

A professional designer has reviewed this Crater Lake earth photography print to ensure the highest level of detail and to bring out the natural variety of colour found in this location. Top that off with museum-grade paper and archival, acid-free ink and you can be sure that you’ll love having this modern art print hung in your home or office for years to come.

Our selection of hundreds of man-made and natural patterns are perfect for adding some spectacular color and wonder to your walls, so go ahead and treat yourself or give someone a gift of this fine art photography to showcase the stunning beauty of planet Earth.