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Volcanic Crater

Type

Caldera lake

Location

Various (Crater Lake, Lake Toba, Lake Taupo, Lake Pinatubo, Ilopango, Yellowstone Caldera)

Ecosystem

Lake and terrestrial biodiversity

Formation

Volcanic eruptions leading to caldera collapse

Essential info

Water sports (seasonal) • Scientific and ecological importance

Unique features

Volcanic impact on cultural history • Influence on human settlements

Volcanic Crater