Belknap Crater
Belknap Crater is a volcano in United States. It last erupted in 480 AD.
- Type
- Shield volcano
- Last eruption
- 480 AD
Belknap Crater is a shield volcano in the Cascade Range in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in Linn County, it is associated with lava fields and numerous subfeatures including the Little Belknap and South Belknap volcanic cones. It lies north of McKenzie Pass and forms part of the Mount Washington Wilderness. Belknap is not forested and most of its lava flows are not vegetated, though there is some wildlife in the area around the volcano, as well as a number of tree molds formed by its eruptive activity.
Details
- Topo
- USGS Mount Washington
- Type
- Shield volcano
- Range
- Cascades
- Location
- Linn County, Oregon, U.S.
- Map Size
- 240
- Image Alt
- A gently sloping shield volcano with little forestation rises above lava flows.
- Elevation Ft
- 6876
- Volcanic Arc
- Cascade Volcanic Arc
- Last Eruption
- 480 AD
Questions about Belknap Crater
Where is Belknap Crater?
Belknap Crater is in United States.
When did Belknap Crater last erupt?
Belknap Crater last erupted in 480 AD.