Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Volcanic detritus deposit is 3 feet thick on the north end of Takli Island in Amalik Bay.
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Date Taken
1912
Summary
Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Volcanic detritus deposit is 3 feet thick on the north end of Takli Island in Amalik Bay. The detritus is probably thicker on the mainland shown in the background. The white bands on the water are of floating pumice. The dark area in the left foreground is clear water. The white streaks on the beach are fine pumice. The rocks are tertiary basalt. August 8, 1912. Photos mgc00625, mgc00626, and mgc00627 form a panorama.
Summary
Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Volcanic detritus deposit is 3 feet thick on the north end of Takli Island in Amalik Bay. The detritus is probably thicker on the mainland shown in the background. The white bands on the water are of floating pumice. The dark area in the left foreground is clear water. The white streaks on the beach are fine pumice. The rocks are tertiary basalt. August 8, 1912. Photos mgc00625, mgc00626, and mgc00627 form a panorama.
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