Volcano, California - Wikipedia
WEBVolcano (formerly Soldier's Gulch and The Volcano) is a census-designated place [4] in Amador County, California. It lies at an elevation of 2,070 feet (631 m). The population was 115 at the 2010 census. It is located at 38°26′35″N 120°37′51″W, just north of Pine Grove. The town is registered as a California Historical Landmark. [5] .
California has active and hazardous volcanoes
WEBDec 7, 2023 · California is host to every type of volcano. The specific hazards to people and property depend on which volcano erupts, the style (effusive or explosive), the volume of lava, the location of the vent, the eruption duration, and …
VISIT VOLCANO - Home
WEBVolcano, California is located in the beautiful, rolling, gold country foothills of Amador County. Volcano is an easy drive down Highway 16 from Sacramento, Latrobe Road from Folsom and Eldorado Hills, via Highway 49 from Placerville and Jackson and Highway 88 from the Lodi Stockton area.
History - Visit the Volcano City in CA
WEBWelcome to the rich and diverse history of Volcano City, California! Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, this small yet fascinating town boasts a history that mirrors the dynamic transformation of California itself.
Volcano California - Western Mining History
WEBVolcano Details. Status: Active Town. Elevation: 2,070 Feet (631 meters) Gallery: View 27 Volcano Photos. State: California. County: View Amador County Mines. Date Settled: 1849. Current Population: 115. Peak Population: Over 5,000. Commodity: Gold. Map: View on Google Maps. Volcano History. By Jan MacKell Collins.
Volcano, California: A Hidden Little Gem In Amador County
WEBFeb 11, 2023 · Volcano is a quaint, small town in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It’s an easy day trip from the valley and other foothill towns. With a mix of visitors and very friendly locals, it is easy to see what draws people here. Volcano was once a thriving mining town with a population over 10,000 people.
Lassen Volcanic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land.
A Guide to California's Volcanoes
WEBSep 24, 2020 · Exciting, chilling, and magnificent, California’s volcanoes stand tall and beckon to curious travelers. Add these California volcanoes to your bucket list , and experience what it means to discover these menacing and majestic beauties.
A risky California volcano has been seeing more earthquakes
WEBOct 23, 2023 · One of California’s riskiest volcanoes has been seeing more earthquakes. Is an eruption coming? A scalding-hot pool of mineral water is shown at the Long Valley Caldera in 2019 near Mammoth...
California Volcano Observatory | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBAs a part of the U.S. Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program, the California Volcano Observatory aims to advance scientific understanding of volcanic processes and lessen the harmful impacts of volcanic activity in the …
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