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Mount Lassen: A Dying Volcano and National Park Creation
Mount Lassen in northern California is a geologic activescape described as a dying volcano. In 1915 it erupted violently with ash smoke and lava dust, alarming nearby residents. In 1916 Congress established Lassen Volcanic National Park covering 124 square miles of volcanic fields, lakes, and canyons for public enjoyment.
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