Lava dome remnants from three historical eruptions can be seen in this NW-looking aerial view of Bogoslof Island in the Aleutians. The pinnacle on the left is Castle Rock, also referred to as Old Bogoslof, a remnant of a 1796 lava dome. The circular, flat-topped area to its right is a remnant of a 1927 lava dome. The 1992 eruption produced the light-colored conical lava dome forming the tip of the island at top right. Regular eruptions and vigorous wave erosion frequently modify the island.

Photo by Chris Nye, 1994 (Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys).

This image is made available as a Public Domain Work, but proper attribution is appreciated.

Galleries: Lava Domes

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