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Crater Lake: eruption history
Elevation2,487 m
TypeCaldera
Confirmed eruptions5#45 of 165 in country
Latest eruption2850 BCE
Largest VEI7
Location42.94, -122.11
By VEI
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Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2850 BCE | – | – | Lava dome ENE of Wizard Island |
| 5250 BCE | – | – | Wizard Island and Merriam Cone |
| 5550 BCE | 0 | – | Central Platform |
| 5680 BCE | 7 | – | Mt. Mazama summit and flank vents |
| 5900 BCE | 6 | – | North flank (Llao Rock) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Butte | 33 km | 0 |
| Davis Lake | 74 km | 1 |
| Newberry | 112 km | 11 |
| Devils Garden | 119 km | 0 |
| Bachelor | 120 km | 1 |
| Three Sisters | 135 km | 6 |
| Belknap | 151 km | 4 |
| Medicine Lake | 155 km | 9 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.