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Mountain peak in Oregon

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Paulina Peak
Highest point
Elevation7,984 ft (2,434 m)
Prominence3,220 ft (980 m)
Coordinates43°41′21″N 121°15′17″W / 43.6892209°N 121.2547723°W / 43.6892209; -121.2547723
Geography
Paulina Peak is located in OregonPaulina PeakPaulina PeakDeschutes County, Oregon, U.S.
Geology
Rock agePleistocene or before
Mountain type(s)Lava dome, volcanic mountain
Volcanic arcCascade Volcanic Arc
Last eruption400,000 years ago

Paulina Peak is a summit in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. Formed by the Newberry Volcano, it is part of Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At an elevation of 7,984 feet (2,434 m), it is the highest point on the volcano. The peak gives a panoramic view of the Newberry Caldera, the south and west flanks of the Newberry Volcano, the Cascades, the Fort Rock Basin, and central Oregon. The Cascade Range can be seen extending into California (Mount Shasta) and Washington (Mount Adams) from the peak on a clear sunny day.

References

  1. ^ "Paulina Peak Observation Site". Deschutes National Forest. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  2. "Paulina Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 26, 2023.

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