V. Geological and
Biological Information on Crater Lake Area
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E. Points of Geological Interest
in Crater Lake National Park
Not surprisingly, in or near the
park lie reminders of the cataclysmic activity that once engulfed the area, in
the form of lava formations on Mazama s sloping sides, extinct volcanic cones,
and glacial valleys. Most of the roadways and points of interest are related to
these sites. Following are some of the more notable geological features with
short descriptions, moving in a generally clockwise direction around the lake:
