* Definition of "Volcano": There's a range of volcanic features, from active volcanoes to extinct ones, and dormant ones.
* Counting Methodology: Some states may have more small, dormant volcanoes, while others have fewer but larger, active ones.
However, based on the number of both active and extinct volcanoes, these states generally have a higher concentration:
* Alaska: Holds the majority of U.S. volcanoes with over 100, including some of the most active in the world.
* Hawaii: Famous for its shield volcanoes, like Mauna Loa and Kilauea.
* California: Home to the Cascade Range, with iconic peaks like Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak.
* Washington: Another state with a significant portion of the Cascade Range.
* Oregon: Also part of the Cascade Range, with Mount Hood and Crater Lake.
Important Note: There are other areas with volcanic activity, like Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and Idaho, which are technically not considered "volcanoes" but are areas of significant geothermal activity and past volcanic eruptions.
