Nestled in California’s Eastern Sierra, the Crowley Lake Columns stand as a breathtaking geological marvel shaped by ancient volcanic activity.

Rising up to 20 feet high, these unique formations consist mainly of ash and pumice from the massive eruption of the Long Valley Caldera approximately 760,000 years ago.

Unlike typical lava formations, scientists believe these columns formed through rapid cooling followed by erosion processes.

Serving as a striking testament to Earth’s dynamic history, the Crowley Lake Columns reveal the powerful natural forces that have shaped our planet over thousands of millennia.