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Because the lake is in the collapsed caldera from the volcanic eruption of Mt. Mazama. While it created a crater, most people think of a crater as something created by an object falling out of the sky.
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Is crater lake the deepest lake in Oregon or is it the second deepest lake in Oregon?
Crater Lake is the deepest lake in Oregon.
What is deepest lake in Oregon?
Crater lake is the deepest lake in the US. It is Oregons lake.
How far is it from Portland Oregon to Crater Lake Oregon?
It is 287 miles to Crater Lake, Oregon and 279 miles to Crater Lake National Park in Oregon according to Google Maps.
What is the deepest lake in the U.S?
Crater Lake, in Oregon, 1,949 feet deep, is the deepest lake in the U.S.
What northwestern state contain crater lake national park?
Crater Lake is in Oregon.
Where is Crater Lake located in the US?
Crater Lake is located in the state of Oregon
Why does the Oregon quarter have crater lake on the back?
Crater Lake is a cool and clear lake in Oregon. It is the deepest lake in the continental U.S. It is a beautiful lake. Make the trip to the oregon coast sometime and take the time to see Crater Lake.
Where is crater lake national park located?
Crater Lake (deepest lake in the US) is in southwest Oregon near California.
What is a popular lake of Oregon?
The most popular lake in Oregon has to be Crater Lake. It's a state park located in south-central Oregon and is considered the deepest lake in the United States. A lot of Oregon license plates even have the lake on them.
What volcanic events formed Crater Lake Oregon?
The large volcanic depression occupied by Crater Lake, Oregon is a
Does crater lake have snow?
Yes, if you type in "Crater Lake" on google images, you will find a snow-covered crater lake.
Does crater lake in Oregon actually occupy a calder OR CRATER?
Yes. Crater Lake is a caldera,
