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A worldwide phenomenon, climate change may now be affecting the environment of the Lava Beds. Monument staff now monitors cave ice, wildlife populations, and other trends to detect changes. | |
![]() How often do different habitats naturally burn in wildland fires? Learn more about fire ecology at interpretive summer programs.
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![]() Non-Native Species Noxious weeds are a major problem throughout the West.
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![]() Air Quality Monitoring Would you believe that dust storms in Mongolia can affect Lava Beds? For more information on Lava Beds air quality please visit these sites: https://www.nature.nps.gov/air/Permits/aris/labe/index.cfm https://www.nature.nps.gov/air/Permits/aris/labe/impacts.cfm https://www.nature.nps.gov/air/Permits/aris/labe/studiesMonitoring.cfm
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Lightscape / Night Skies The starry skies over the Lava Beds are a dream for amateur astronomers. High altitude, clean, dry air, and a remote location far from urban light pollution are key to the great view. Print out a current star chart for your visit to Lava Beds (41* 43' N / 121* 31' W) here>>> ![]() Dan Duriscoe |
Last updated: August 12, 2019