![]() Animals You might be surprised by the variety of wildlife that overcomes dry summers, cold winters, and scarce water to thrive here. Learn more about the wildlife, including birds, bats, mammals and much more here. Plants Even the small changes in elevation, soil, and shade found on our high buttes, open plains, lava flows, and cave entrances provide unique conditions for plants to grow.Learn more >>> Species checklist >>> ![]() Natural Features & Ecosystems Extensive lava tube caves and volcanic geologic features provide an exciting and unique recreation for visitors and a critical habitat for special plants and animals. Learn more on our caves page.![]() Climate & Environmental Factors The lava beds are an amazing natural laboratory. Here one can study the starry night skies, the impact of climate change or wildland fires, invasions of exotic weeds, and even the effects of international industrial pollution. Nico Ramirez Geology of the Medicine Lake Volcano Medicine Lake Volcano has been active for 500,000 years. The eruptions were gentle, rather than explosive like Mount St. Helens, and coated the volcano's sides with flow after flow of basaltic lava. Hazards Assessment for Medicine Lake volcano >>>
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Last updated: May 6, 2021