Extra Extra Read All About it - Volcano Eruption

 

Benjamin Franklin Loomis is the amateur photographer who took most of the photos of Lassen Peak's initial eruption on June 14, 1914.

I took the opportunity to explore the eruption of Mt. Lassen more thoroughly by utilizing my Newspapers.com subscription. This allowed me to access a wide range of newspaper articles from across the country, during that time period. I wanted to read firsthand accounts from individuals who directly witnessed events, rather than relying exclusively on contemporary analyses from those who were not yet born at the time. This way we can gain insights and a deeper understanding of the experiences and perspectives of those who lived through significant moments of Northern California history. 

Join me as we travel back to

 May 23, 1915...

On May 22, 1915, a powerful explosive eruption at Lassen Peak, the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range, caused widespread devastation in nearby areas and scattered volcanic ash as far as 200 miles to the east. This eruption was the most significant event in a series of eruptions that took place from 1914 to 1917, marking the last volcanic activity in the Cascades until the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens. Lassen Peak is the largest of more than 30 volcanic domes that have erupted over the past 300,000 years within Lassen Volcanic National Park.

As reported by those in Redding, CA, where I live now...

Incredibly, no one died from the Lassen Peak eruptions, but there were some close calls. 

Scripture does not explicitly mention volcanoes, yet it offers vivid imagery that can inspire us to consider the power of God's Creation. In Exodus 19:18, Mount Sinai enveloped in smoke and trembling with the presence of the Lord evokes a sense of awe. Here, we can reflect on the extraordinary and the wonders of creation. 

I hope you enjoyed our little trek back in time. 

Have an awesome evening and a blessed Sunday! 

In Christ, 

Debby