Mountain View Monday #7

Finally, I have some pictures of other mountains! Today's Mountain View Monday features Mount Thielsen and it's reflection in Diamond Lake. Mount Thielsen is a short distance away from the north gate of Crater Lake National Park. Since this volcano has been deeply weathered to show it's volcanic neck, geologsts believe it to be extinct. Called the 'Lightning rod of the Cascades,' Mount Thielsen get struck by lightning many times each year. When the lightning strikes the mountain, it changes the properties of the rick into Lechatelierite, a variation of Fulgerite. For many years now, I have been wanting to climb the mountain to get a sample of one of these Fulgerite rocks. As one of my favorite mountains due to its unique shape, I never get bored of seeing it's picture.