Where is the Lassen volcano located?

Northern California
Lassen Peak, commonly referred to as Mount Lassen, is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range of the Western United States. Located in the Shasta Cascade region of Northern California, it is part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, which stretches from southwestern British Columbia to northern California.

Is Lassen volcano still active?

The Lassen area remains volcanically active, and the volcano hazards demonstrated in 1915 still can threaten not only nearby areas but also more distant communities. Recent work by scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the National Park Service is shedding new light on these hazards.

Will Lassen erupt again?

Q: Will Lassen Peak erupt again and if so, when? A: No one can say for sure or when. However, Lassen Peak is considered active because it last erupted about 100 years ago (read more). Geologically recent volcanic activity in an area is the best guide to forecasting future eruptions.

What would happen if Mount Lassen erupted?

When Lassen erupted from 1914 to 1917, very few people lived in the area. Areas affected or could be affected by an eruption have considerably more people today, Clynne said. Infrastructure would be impacted, he said. Roads and highways would be covered with lava and other debris making travel difficult.

What was the last volcano to erupt in California?

California last experienced a volcanic eruption on May 22, 1915, when Mount Lassen sent pulverizing streams of volcanic debris down its slopes. The southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range, Lassen rises roughly 10,400 feet just east of Redding.

When was the last time Mt Shasta erupted?

1786
Mt. Shasta is the second most southern peak in the range and is considered dormant but not extinct. For a long time, 1786 was assumed to be the last time Mt. Shasta erupted.