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crater lake

Type of lake formed by accummulation of water in a volvanic crater or caldera.

Lake Pinatubo in the Philippines is a typical crater lake — Lake Pinatubo in the Philippines is a typical crater lake © Chris Tomnong

Used in 7 species profiles

Amphilophus citrinellus
Chromidotilapia guntheri
Oliotius oligolepis
Pachypanchax omalonotus
Pachypanchax sakaramyi
Pungu maclareni

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caldera
Cauldron-like volcanic feature usually formed by the collapse of land following a volcanic eruption, sometimes confused with volcanic craters. Often fill with water to form lakes.

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