Newberry | U.S. Geological Survey
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Newberry Volcano is the largest volcano in the Cascades volcanic arc that covers an area the size of Rhode Island (about 3100 square kilometers or 1200 square miles).
Quick Facts
Location:
Oregon; Deschutes, Klamath and Lake Counties
Latitude:
43.722° N
Longitude:
121.229° W
Elevation:
2,434 (m) 7,986 (f)
Volcano type:
Shield-shaped Composite
Composition:
Basalt to Rhyolite
Most recent eruption:
1,300 years ago
Nearby towns:
Sunriver, Bend, LaPine, Redmond
Threat Potential:
Very High*
*based on the
National Volcano Early Warning System
Summary
Newberry is a broad shield-shaped composite volcano that was built by repeated eruptions over the past 500,000 years. Throughout its eruptive history, Newberry has produced ash and tephra, pyroclastic
flows, and lava flows that range in composition from basalt to rhyolite. About 75,000 years ago a major explosive
eruption and collapse event created a large volcanic depression at its summit that now hosts two caldera lakes. Newberry last erupted about 1,300 years ago, and present-day hot springs and geologically young lava flows indicate that it is still an active volcano.
Earthquake monitoring at Newberry volcano (December 18, 2024)
December 18, 2024
Earthquake monitoring at Newberry volcano (December 18, 2024)
Volcano Watch — Newberry Volcano is an impressive but unappreciated giant
January 19, 2023
Volcano Watch — Newberry Volcano is an impressive but unappreciated giant
Slight uptick in earthquakes at Newberry Volcano (March 24-April 3, 2022)
April 4, 2022
Slight uptick in earthquakes at Newberry Volcano (March 24-April 3, 2022)
View All
October 22, 2018
2018 update to the U.S. Geological Survey national volcanic threat assessment
2018 update to the U.S. Geological Survey national volcanic threat assessment
When erupting, all volcanoes pose a degree of risk to people and infrastructure, however, the risks are not equivalent from one volcano to another because of differences in eruptive style and geographic location. Assessing the relative threats posed by U.S. volcanoes identifies which volcanoes warrant the greatest risk-mitigation efforts by the U.S. Geological Survey and its partners...
Authors
John W. Ewert, Angela K. Diefenbach, David W. Ramsey
By
Volcano Hazards Program
,
Volcano Science Center
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Devils Garden Lava Field
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Diamond Craters Volcanic Field
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Dotsero Volcanic Center
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Esmeralda Bank
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Farallon de Pajaros
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Glacier Peak
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Mount Jefferson
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Mount St. Helens
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Newberry
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Ofu-Olosega
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Pagan
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Red Hill-Quemado Volcanic Field
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Salton Buttes
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San Francisco Volcanic Field
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Sand Mountain Volcanic Field
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Sarigan
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Soda Lakes
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Supply Reef
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Ta'u Island
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Three Sisters
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Tutuila Island
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Ubehebe Craters
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Uinkaret Volcanic Field
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Valles Caldera
,
Wapi Lava Field
,
Weekly Update
,
West Crater Volcanic Field
,
Yellowstone
,
Zealandia Bank
,
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic Field
November 8, 2023
Deformation Monitoring at Newberry
Ground deformation refers to any change in shape of the volcano, which can occur as a result of uplift or subsidence, stretching or contraction, or some combination of these types of movements.
By
Cascades Volcano Observatory
,
Newberry
Deformation Monitoring at Newberry
November 8, 2023
Deformation Monitoring at Newberry
Ground deformation refers to any change in shape of the volcano, which can occur as a result of uplift or subsidence, stretching or contraction, or some combination of these types of movements.
Learn More
November 8, 2023
Earthquake Monitoring at Newberry Volcano
Newberry Volcano was once thought to be one of the most seismically quiet of the monitored volcanoes in Washington and Oregon before a major seismic network upgrade in 2011. Since the new stations were installed, there have been an average of 10-15 earthquakes located per year by the PNSN within the caldera.
By
Cascades Volcano Observatory
,
Newberry
Earthquake Monitoring at Newberry Volcano
November 8, 2023
Earthquake Monitoring at Newberry Volcano
Newberry Volcano was once thought to be one of the most seismically quiet of the monitored volcanoes in Washington and Oregon before a major seismic network upgrade in 2011. Since the new stations were installed, there have been an average of 10-15 earthquakes located per year by the PNSN within the caldera.
Learn More
November 7, 2023
Hazards Summary for Newberry Volcano
Newberry may appear to be a sleeping volcano, but it is doing what volcanoes normally do by maintaining long periods of quiet that are punctuated by occasional eruptions.
By
Cascades Volcano Observatory
,
Newberry
Hazards Summary for Newberry Volcano
November 7, 2023
Hazards Summary for Newberry Volcano
Newberry may appear to be a sleeping volcano, but it is doing what volcanoes normally do by maintaining long periods of quiet that are punctuated by occasional eruptions.
Learn More
View All
Quick Facts
Location:
Oregon; Deschutes, Klamath and Lake Counties
Latitude:
43.722° N
Longitude:
121.229° W
Elevation:
2,434 (m) 7,986 (f)
Volcano type:
Shield-shaped Composite
Composition:
Basalt to Rhyolite
Most recent eruption:
1,300 years ago
Nearby towns:
Sunriver, Bend, LaPine, Redmond
Threat Potential:
Very High*
*based on the
National Volcano Early Warning System
Volcanoes Hazards Program Links
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Learn More
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Newberry
Home
Science
Data
Maps
Multimedia
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News
Connect
Newberry Volcano is the largest volcano in the Cascades volcanic arc that covers an area the size of Rhode Island (about 3100 square kilometers or 1200 square miles).
Quick Facts
Location:
Oregon; Deschutes, Klamath and Lake Counties
Latitude:
43.722° N
Longitude:
121.229° W
Elevation:
2,434 (m) 7,986 (f)
Volcano type:
Shield-shaped Composite
Composition:
Basalt to Rhyolite
Most recent eruption:
1,300 years ago
Nearby towns:
Sunriver, Bend, LaPine, Redmond
Threat Potential:
Very High*
*based on the
National Volcano Early Warning System
Summary
Newberry is a broad shield-shaped composite volcano that was built by repeated eruptions over the past 500,000 years. Throughout its eruptive history, Newberry has produced ash and tephra, pyroclastic
flows, and lava flows that range in composition from basalt to rhyolite. About 75,000 years ago a major explosive
eruption and collapse event created a large volcanic depression at its summit that now hosts two caldera lakes. Newberry last erupted about 1,300 years ago, and present-day hot springs and geologically young lava flows indicate that it is still an active volcano.
Earthquake monitoring at Newberry volcano (December 18, 2024)
December 18, 2024
Earthquake monitoring at Newberry volcano (December 18, 2024)
Volcano Watch — Newberry Volcano is an impressive but unappreciated giant
January 19, 2023
Volcano Watch — Newberry Volcano is an impressive but unappreciated giant
Slight uptick in earthquakes at Newberry Volcano (March 24-April 3, 2022)
April 4, 2022
Slight uptick in earthquakes at Newberry Volcano (March 24-April 3, 2022)
View All
October 22, 2018
2018 update to the U.S. Geological Survey national volcanic threat assessment
2018 update to the U.S. Geological Survey national volcanic threat assessment
When erupting, all volcanoes pose a degree of risk to people and infrastructure, however, the risks are not equivalent from one volcano to another because of differences in eruptive style and geographic location. Assessing the relative threats posed by U.S. volcanoes identifies which volcanoes warrant the greatest risk-mitigation efforts by the U.S. Geological Survey and its partners...
Authors
John W. Ewert, Angela K. Diefenbach, David W. Ramsey
By
Volcano Hazards Program
,
Volcano Science Center
,
Agrigan
,
Ahyi Seamount
,
Alamagan
,
Anatahan
,
Asuncion
,
Belknap
,
Black Butte Crater Lava Field
,
Black Rock Desert Volcanic Field
,
Blue Lake Crater
,
Carrizozo Lava Flow
,
Cascade Range Weekly Update
,
Cinnamon Butte
,
Clear Lake Volcanic Field
,
Coso Volcanic Field
,
Crater Lake
,
Craters of the Moon Volcanic Field
,
Daikoku Seamount
,
Davis Lake Volcanic Field
,
Devils Garden Lava Field
,
Diamond Craters Volcanic Field
,
Dotsero Volcanic Center
,
East Diamante
,
Esmeralda Bank
,
Farallon de Pajaros
,
Fukujin Seamount
,
Glacier Peak
,
Guguan
,
Haleakalā
,
Hell's Half Acre Lava Field
,
Hualālai
,
Indian Heaven Volcanic Field
,
Jordan Craters Volcanic Field
,
Kama‘ehuakanaloa
,
Kasuga 2
,
Kīlauea
,
Lassen Volcanic Center
,
Long Valley Caldera
,
Mammoth Mountain
,
Markagunt Plateau Volcanic Field
,
Maug Islands
,
Mauna Kea
,
Mauna Loa
,
Medicine Lake
,
Mono Lake Volcanic Field
,
Mono-Inyo Craters
,
Mount Adams
,
Mount Bachelor
,
Mount Baker
,
Mount Hood
,
Mount Jefferson
,
Mount Rainier
,
Mount Shasta
,
Mount St. Helens
,
Newberry
,
Ofu-Olosega
,
Pagan
,
Red Hill-Quemado Volcanic Field
,
Ruby
,
Salton Buttes
,
San Francisco Volcanic Field
,
Sand Mountain Volcanic Field
,
Sarigan
,
Soda Lakes
,
South Sarigan Seamount
,
Supply Reef
,
Ta'u Island
,
Three Sisters
,
Tutuila Island
,
Ubehebe Craters
,
Uinkaret Volcanic Field
,
Valles Caldera
,
Wapi Lava Field
,
Weekly Update
,
West Crater Volcanic Field
,
Yellowstone
,
Zealandia Bank
,
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic Field
November 8, 2023
Deformation Monitoring at Newberry
Ground deformation refers to any change in shape of the volcano, which can occur as a result of uplift or subsidence, stretching or contraction, or some combination of these types of movements.
By
Cascades Volcano Observatory
,
Newberry
Deformation Monitoring at Newberry
November 8, 2023
Deformation Monitoring at Newberry
Ground deformation refers to any change in shape of the volcano, which can occur as a result of uplift or subsidence, stretching or contraction, or some combination of these types of movements.
Learn More
November 8, 2023
Earthquake Monitoring at Newberry Volcano
Newberry Volcano was once thought to be one of the most seismically quiet of the monitored volcanoes in Washington and Oregon before a major seismic network upgrade in 2011. Since the new stations were installed, there have been an average of 10-15 earthquakes located per year by the PNSN within the caldera.
By
Cascades Volcano Observatory
,
Newberry
Earthquake Monitoring at Newberry Volcano
November 8, 2023
Earthquake Monitoring at Newberry Volcano
Newberry Volcano was once thought to be one of the most seismically quiet of the monitored volcanoes in Washington and Oregon before a major seismic network upgrade in 2011. Since the new stations were installed, there have been an average of 10-15 earthquakes located per year by the PNSN within the caldera.
Learn More
November 7, 2023
Hazards Summary for Newberry Volcano
Newberry may appear to be a sleeping volcano, but it is doing what volcanoes normally do by maintaining long periods of quiet that are punctuated by occasional eruptions.
By
Cascades Volcano Observatory
,
Newberry
Hazards Summary for Newberry Volcano
November 7, 2023
Hazards Summary for Newberry Volcano
Newberry may appear to be a sleeping volcano, but it is doing what volcanoes normally do by maintaining long periods of quiet that are punctuated by occasional eruptions.
Learn More
View All
Quick Facts
Location:
Oregon; Deschutes, Klamath and Lake Counties
Latitude:
43.722° N
Longitude:
121.229° W
Elevation:
2,434 (m) 7,986 (f)
Volcano type:
Shield-shaped Composite
Composition:
Basalt to Rhyolite
Most recent eruption:
1,300 years ago
Nearby towns:
Sunriver, Bend, LaPine, Redmond
Threat Potential:
Very High*
*based on the
National Volcano Early Warning System
Volcanoes Hazards Program Links
Assess
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