What is the origin of Crater Lake, Oregon?
Crater Lake National Park is of volcanic origin. It lies within the caldera of Mt. Mazama, a volcano of the Cascade Range that erupted 7,700 years ago. The mountain collapsed during its enormous eruption, forming a caldera. 6. What is the deepest lake in the United States? Crater Lake, Oregon. Its deep blue waters extend to 1,932 feet below the surface. 7. What is the highest waterfall in the United States? The highest waterfall in the United States is Yosemite Falls, in Yosemite National Park California, at 2,425 feet. 8. What is the largest reservoir in the United States? Lake Mead, located on the Arizona-Nevada border, is the largest United States reservoir with a volume of 29,000,000 acre feet. However, Lake Powell, located in the state of Utah, is the longest reservoir with a length of 186 miles. 9. Which of the following sources stores the greatest volume of fresh water worldwide: lakes, streams or ground water? Groundwater comprises a 30 times greater volume than the 30,000 cubi
