About Imagination Peak
Imagination Peak is a pyroclastic cone rising to 1,986 meters (6,516 feet) in United States's North America Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Imagination Peak is located in United States, within the High Cascades Volcanic Arc of the broader North America Volcanic Regions. Situated at 42.55° N, 122.20° W in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,986 meters above sea level, Imagination Peak is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a minor, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Imagination Peak pyroclastic cone NW of Pelican Butte was considered to be of Holocene age (Sarna-Wojcicki et al. 1983, Smith 1988), but Sherrod (1995 pers. comm.) considered a Holocene age to be uncertain, based on the lack of a summit crater and possible glaciation. The sharp-topped summit without a crater is morphologically similar to Lone Peak in the southern Cascades of Washington, a tuya constructed through a glacial icesheet or glacial lake.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Imagination Peak.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Imagination Peak
Is Imagination Peak an active volcano?+
Imagination Peak is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Imagination Peak?+
Imagination Peak has a summit elevation of 1,986 meters (6,516 feet) above sea level. At 1,986 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Imagination Peak?+
Imagination Peak is classified as a Pyroclastic cone. Pyroclastic cone volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Imagination Peak located?+
Imagination Peak is located in United States, in the North America Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the High Cascades Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 42.552° latitude, -122.201° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Imagination Peak?+
Imagination Peak can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. United States may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
