In early June, 1992, this lake inside Crater Peak vent 
at Mount Spurr volcano had a temperature of 49.7C (121F) 
and a pH of 2.5. Note a circular upwelling zone about 5 m 
(16 ft) across at the middle right, and the vigorously 
steaming talus pile on the far shore. Photograph by Game 
McGimsey, U.S. Geological Survey, June 11, 1992.

In early June, 1992, this lake inside Crater Peak vent at Mount Spurr volcano had a temperature of 49.7C (121F) and a pH of 2.5. Note a circular upwelling zone about 5 m (16 ft) across at the middle right, and the vigorously steaming talus pile on the far shore. Photograph by Game McGimsey, U.S. Geological Survey, June 11, 1992.

Date: Jun 11th, 1992
Volcano(es): Spurr
Photographer: McGimsey, R. G.
URL: avo.alaska.edu/image/view/313
Credit: Image courtesy of AVO / U.S. Geological Survey.
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