Top volcanoes
Roden Crater
VolcanoS P Crater
Lenox Crater
Old Caves Crater
Sugarloaf
Black Bottom Crater
Campbell Crater
Colton Crater
Double Crater
Francis Crater
Haywire Crater
Johnson Crater
Junction Crater
Maroon Crater
Merriam Crater
Meteor Crater
Moon Crater
North Sheba Crater
O'Neill Crater
Pinnacle Crater
Rattlesnake Crater
Robinson Crater
Saddle Crater
South Sheba Crater
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How to photograph volcanoes
Volcanic cones and lava fields have strong shapes that read well in side-light; dark basalt needs careful exposure.
- Snow-capped volcanoes reflect alpenglow at sunrise — shoot from a lake or meadow for a reflection.
- Lava rock is sharp and unstable; stay on trails.
- Long lenses from 20–60 miles away make large stratovolcanoes dominate the horizon.
- Check local volcanic activity notices and area closures before visiting.
Season: Summer for high trails; winter and spring for snowy cones viewed from below.