La Garita Caldera

La Garita Caldera is a massive volcanic crater located in southern Colorado, formed about 28 million years ago during a super eruption. It is one of the largest volcanic calderas on Earth, measuring approximately 32 miles across. When the volcano erupted, it released an immense amount of ash and volcanic material, creating the vast crater we see today. This ancient event significantly shaped the region's geology and landscape, and the caldera is now a site of geological interest and study, providing insights into volcanic activity and Earth's history.