Mount Griggs stratovolcano, Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, as seen from near Novarupta Dome. At 7,650 ft (2,330 m) ASL, Mount Griggs is the highest peak in Katmai National Park and Preserve. It lies 12 km behind the main volcanic front, and its summit is home to superheated sulfur-precipitating fumaroles.

Mount Griggs stratovolcano, Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, as seen from near Novarupta Dome. At 7,650 ft (2,330 m) ASL, Mount Griggs is the highest peak in Katmai National Park and Preserve. It lies 12 km behind the main volcanic front, and its summit is home to superheated sulfur-precipitating fumaroles.

Date: Jun 13th, 2003
Volcano(es): Griggs
Photographer: Smith, S. J.
URL: avo.alaska.edu/image/view/2115
Image courtesy of Steve J. Smith.
Please cite Steve J. Smith when using this image. For permission contact him at iceburghwolves@charter.net.
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