Lassen Peak (volcano) Essay, Research Paper

LASSEN PEAK

Volcanoes are some of the most

beautiful and dangerous things to observe

in the world. Volcanoes are some of the

most amazing things to watch, they make

you want to be close to them but it’s to

dangerous.The volcano I chose was “Lassen

Peak” located in California,USA.I chose

this volcano because it’s located in

California, and California is one of my

favourite places in the world.

Now I’am going to tell you a little

bit about Lassen Peak.This volcano is

located in Northern California.The volcano

consists of a chain of vents aligned

roughly north to south, extending at least

8km north.Volcanism began at Lassen Peak

between 600,000 and 350,000 years ago. The

people that studied this volcano only use

the last 35,000 years to predict the

volcanoes next eruption.

The most recent eruption at Lassen Peak

was in 1914-1917 A.D. The eruption began on

May,30,1914 when a small eruption occurred

in a new vent near the summit of the

Peak. During the following year 1915 more

than 150 explosions occurred in various

sizes. The explosions ended in about the

middle of the year 1917.

I did not find out how many people

were killed by this volcano or if anyone

was killed.I fell this volcano most likely

killed some people and destroyed plenty of

land.I would love to live in California

that would be my dream,but than again it

could be a nightmare with all the

earthquakes and volcanoes the state has.

In conclusion I think we are lucky to

live in Nova Scotia, because we have no

real danger it’s just foggy and cold.