Mount Lassen: “Eye of Vulcan”

July 2, 2012 Leave a comment

Mount Lassen Peak with “Eye of Vulcan”

Closeup of “Eye of Vulcan”

Lassen Slope of Wildflowers

A prominent rock feature on Mount Lassen is the “Eye of Vulcan”.   In Roman mythology, Vulcan was the God of Volcanoes and Fire.  Mount Lassen Volcano last erupted in 1915.  Mount Lassen and Mount St. Helens are the only two volcanoes on the West Coast to erupt in the 20th century.  Wildflowers thrive in the volcanic soil.

Filed under California, Geology, Landscapes, Mountains, Nature, Northern California, Outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized

About Pam
Richard and Pam lived in the San Francisco Bay Area 14 years (1987-1999 and 2008-2011). They lived in Florida 13 years previously, until returning in July 2011 to present. They hope their photography will encourage you to get out and discover nature's beauty in your own backyard, parks, and wild places. Click on any pictures on this blog to see them full size with additional details.

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