Explore the Top 9 National Parks for Volcanoes

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Join us as we explore the top 9 of them and see how volcanoes shaped the landscape and the culture of these amazing places.

Yellowstone is famous for its geysers, hot springs, and wildlife, but it also sits on a massive supervolcano that erupted 640,000 years ago. 

Yellowstone National Park

#1

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park showcases two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

#2

Crater Lake is the result of a massive volcanic eruption that collapsed Mount Mazama 7,700 years ago. 

Crater Lake National Park

#3

Mount Rainier is an active volcano that rises 14,410 feet above sea level. It has 25 glaciers that cover 35 square miles of its surface. 

Mount Rainier National Park

#4

Lassen Volcanic National Park features all four types of volcanoes: shield, composite, cinder cone, and plug dome.

Lassen Volcanic National Park

#5

Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, killing 57 people and destroying 230 square miles of forest.

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

#6

El Malpais means “the badlands” in Spanish, and it refers to the rugged lava flows that cover the area.

El Malpais National Monument

#7

Bandelier National Monument is located in the Jemez Mountains, which are volcanic in origin.

Bandelier National Monument

#8

Devil’s Tower is a striking rock formation that rises 867 feet from the surrounding plains.

Devil’s Tower National Monument

#9

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