Mount Konocti - Clearlake, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 38° 59.245 W 122° 41.738
10S E 526359 N 4315423
Mount Konocti in Clear Lake, CA.
Waymark Code: WMRVX8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
Views: 25

"Mount Konocti /ko?'n?kta?/ is a volcano in Lake County, California on the south shore of Clear Lake. At 4,305 feet (1,312 m), it is the second highest peak in the Clear Lake Volcanic Field, which consists of numerous volcanic domes and cones ranging from 10,000 to 2.1 million years old. Although it is often described as extinct, it is actually classified as High Threat Potential. Clear Lake Volcanic Field's alert level is currently classified as Normal." (visit link)

Photo was taken from around the address of 11451 Co Rd 205 in Clearlake.
Volcano Type: Cinder Cone

Volcano Location: Continental (subduction zone)

Year of most recent activity: 10000

Geyser/Hot Spring Visible?: no

Lava Dome Visible?: yes

Lava Flow (Moving) Visible?: no

Lava Flow (Not Moving) Visible?: no

Caldera Visible?: Not Listed

Cone Visible?: Not Listed

Crater Visible?: Not Listed

Vent or Fumarole Visible?: Not Listed

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