Lassen Peak 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.