Lassen
All of the stories from the area surrounding Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Mar- 2020 -29 March
$1.7 Million Granted to Lassen National Forest and NorCal Watershed for Wildfire Restoration
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and U.S. Forest Service announced $1.7 million in grants to restore forests and…
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Feb- 2020 -14 February
NorCal Man Wins California Wildlife Photo of the Year with this Incredible Eagle Image
Photo by Randy Robbins Susanville Photographer Randy Robbins goes to great lengths to capture stunning wildlife photography in Northern California.…
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12 February
These Backyard Trail Cam Composites Show the Vast Wildlife of Northern California
Randy Robbins is becoming a well-respected photographer in Northern California, recently winning the 2019 California Wildlife Photo of the Year.…
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9 February
Resurrecting Hat Creek – A Wild Trout Legacy in Northern California
That magical, terrifying, intense time between the late 1960s and early 1970s saw change sweeping across America in steady waves.…
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Dec- 2019 -27 December
How this Man’s ‘Hell’ Became One of Northern California’s Most Popular Destinations
Bumpass Hell is a popular destination for people traveling through Lassen Volcanic National Park. Lassen is chock-full of hydrothermal activity,…
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Nov- 2019 -26 November
Lassen Park Highway Will Close Tuesday Due to Snowstorm
Photo: Lassen Volcanic National Park The first major winter storm is set to slam Northern California this week and Lassen…
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9 November
An Underground Adventure in Lassen’s Subway Cave
Sitting in the Lassen National Forest is the Subway Cave, a beautiful cave formed thousands of years ago by flowing…
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Oct- 2019 -14 October
Hiking to Bumpass Hell in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the best kept secrets in Northern California, as its a hotbed of volcanic…
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Sep- 2019 -30 September
Lassen National Park Highway Closed Due to Snowy Conditions
Lassen Volcanic National Park received a rare snowstorm this past weekend, resulting in multiple inches of snow accumulation throughout the…
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30 September
Lassen Park is Looking Like a Winter Paradise Right Now
As the clouds clear on the rare September snowstorm that swept through Northern California this week, the mountains are already…
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30 September
Snowstorm Blankets Northern California Mountains with More on the Way
As the summer season winds down in Northern California, it seems like we may just skip the fall season entirely.…
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27 September
What Month is It?! Snow Forecast for Northern California Mountains this Weekend
Although summer just officially ended on September 23rd, it’s beginning to feel like winter in Northern California. We’ve already seen…
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15 September
Following 17-Month Closure, Lassen’s Bumpass Hell Trailhead Reopens to the Public
Bumpass Hell, Lassen Volcanic National Park. Flickr/J. Philipp Krone On Friday, September 13th, Lassen Volcanic National Park officials brought joy…
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6 September
Lassen’s Famed Bumpass Hell Trailhead Set to Reopen to the Public
Photo: Lassen Volcanic National Park In April of 2018, Lassen Volcanic National Park officials closed the trailhead for its famed…
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4 September
Video Explores the Human History of Lassen Volcanic National Park
In an installment of Lassen NPS’s video newsletter, Lassen Peek, they give a brief introduction to the human history of the…
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Aug- 2019 -29 August
Lassen National Forest Announces Seasonal Campground Closure Dates
Photo: Lassen National Forest The Lassen National Forest’s Almanor Ranger District announces seasonal campgrounds and day-use areas closures beginning September…
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27 August
The Stunning Hike to Kings Creek Falls in Lassen Volcanic National Park
We made the short trek from Redding, California to Lassen Volcanic National park to see one of the premiere destinations…
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24 August
Volunteers Needed to Preserve the Historic Harkness Peak Fire Lookout in Lassen Park
Although most historic fire lookouts aren’t in service anymore, Lassen Volcanic National Park still has a working and is looking…
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23 August
Officials Monitoring Lightning-Ignited Wildfire in Lassen Volcanic National Park
The Red Fire in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo by National Park Service. A lightning bolt has ignited a small…
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23 August
7 Exhilarating Summit Hikes Around Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo of Chip O’Brien on the Summit of Mt. Shasta “Doubly happy,†said John…
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20 August
Lassen Volcanic National Park Named ‘Yosemite Without the Crowds’ by Reader’s Digest
You don’t hear about Lassen Volcanic National Park when the top national parks in the United States are discussed, and…
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12 August
Hailstorm Blankets Lassen Volcanic National Park During its Busy Birthday Weekend
Facebook/Lassen Volcanic National Park It was supposed to be a busy weekend in Lassen Volcanic National Park. On Lassen’s 103rd…
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7 August
Trail Cam Footage Shows Lassen Pack Pups Howling in NorCal Wilderness
It was recently announced that the Lassen Pack, California’s only known wolfpack, welcomed a litter of three new pups. While…
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6 August
Celebrate Lassen’s Birthday with 2-Day Event in the Park – Discover Lassen
Lassen Volcanic National Park turns 103-years-old this week and the only way to celebrate this milestone is to head up…
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Jul- 2019 -30 July
Millions of Butterflies Have Arrived on Lassen Peak for Yearly Migration
Every year in the fall, Lassen Peak is bombarded by millions of California Tortoiseshell Butterflies during their yearly migration. This…
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30 July
Harmful Algae Blooms Have Turned Lassen’s Willow Lake ‘Pea Soup’ Green
Willow Lake has turned green due to the toxic algae blooms. Photo by Craig Hemping, Lassen National Forest. Located between…
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30 July
Explore the Cosmos at Lassen’s Dark Sky Festival this Weekend
Flickr/LassenNPS Friday through Saturday, August 2-3, 2019Join park rangers, astronomers, and astrobiologists in celebrating all that is out of this…
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29 July
Discover a Wildlife Utopia at Lassen’s Manzanita Lake
Sitting right outside Redding, California is one of the most underrated National Parks in the United States – Lassen Volcanic National Park.…
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27 July
The 8 Best Adventures in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Photo: Joe Parks Sitting right outside Redding, California is one of the most underrated National Parks in the United States,…
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26 July
REI Offering a Women’s Campout in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Photo: REI REI has been expanding its services for women. With their recent release of Sierra Women’s Campouts, they will…
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14 July
Lassen’s Famed Wolfpack Grows with a New Litter of Pups
Trail Camera of the Lassen Pack The Lassen Pack, California’s only known wolfpack, has grown recently with the announcement of…
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Jun- 2019 -6 June
Lassen’s Manzanita Creek Trail Temporarily Closed Due to Bear Activity
Lassen Volcanic National Park announced Thursday that it has temporarily closed Manzanita Creek Trail due to bear activity. The bear…
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May- 2019 -14 May
Lassen Park Officials Measure 28-Foot Snow Walls During Road Clearing Efforts
The road clearing in Lassen Volcanic National Park continues as officials are beginning to realize just how big the snow…
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2 May
New Book Highlights the Compelling Geologic Story of Lassen
Named for Kendall Vanhook Bumpass, a Lassen Country settler and prospector from the mid-1800s, Bumpass Hell encompasses 16 acres and…
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2 May
Fisherman Cited for 10 Times the Legal Limit of Trout in Plumas County
On Sunday, April 28, a concerned angler called in a tip to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife after…
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Apr- 2019 -26 April
Lassen Park Road Opened to Devastated Area, Crews Reach Sulphur Works
Road crew begins removing snow from the park highway outside the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center When the springtime hits Lassen Volcanic…
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23 April
Hiking Lassen’s Cinder Cone is Hard but the Views are Incredible
My first attempt to hike Cinder Cone this summer did not go as planned, as I ended up getting stuck…
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16 April
Bumpass Hell will Remain Closed when Lassen Park Opens for Summer Season
Photo: National Park Service In April of 2018, Lassen Volcanic National Park officials closed the trailhead for its famed hydrothermal…
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16 April
Lassen Man Convicted in California’s Largest Ever Poaching Case
A Northern California man has plead guilty of poaching more than 150 protected birds in Lassen County and has been…
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5 April
The Massive Snow Removal Operation at Lassen Park is Underway
When the springtime hits Lassen Volcanic National Park, park officials begin the massive undertaking of trying to clear the snow off…
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Mar- 2019 -21 March
Winter Returns: Up to Four Feet of Snow Expected in NorCal this Week
With NorCal’s record snowfall of February in the rearview mirror, March has recently seen a long span of spring weather…
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15 March
Lassen Volcano Adventure Camp Open to Youth Group Applications
Photo: National Park Service Lassen Volcanic National Park and its partner Lassen Park Foundation invite youth groups to plan their…
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9 March
NorCal’s Shingletown Tops CalFire’s List of Wildfire Vulnerable Communities
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection submitted a 45-Day Report to Governor Gavin Newsom that outlines 35 fuel-reduction…
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Feb- 2019 -28 February
Researchers Recapture Rare Red Foxes in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Photo: Lassen Volcanic National Park State wildlife biologists in Lassen Volcanic National Park have been trying to learn about the…
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Jan- 2019 -16 January
Piles of Broken Sleds, Trash Found at Lassen’s Eskimo Pass
The government shutdown continues to cary a negative effect on the public lands of Northern California. The stories have circulated…
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14 January
Blizzard Watch: Nearly 10 Feet of Snow Forecast for NorCal Mountains this Week
After the New Year, Department of Water Resources officials measured a low snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, showing the snowpack…
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13 January
Lassen Park Announces Limited Reopening Amidst Government Shutdown
The record-breaking government shutdown, which began on December 22nd, has taken its toll on National Parks. Most Northern California National…
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6 January
See the Snow-Covered Road Conditions From All Over Northern California
The first winter storm of 2019 has arrived in Northern California, and boy is it a doozy! Some summits have…
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5 January
UPDATE: Lassen Could Receive Nearly 6-Feet of Snow this Weekend
On Friday, we wrote about how the storm coming into Northern California could produce up to four feet of snow…
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4 January
Winter Storm Watch: Up to 4-Feet of Snow Forecast for NorCal this Weekend
Lassen’s Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center Christmas brought Northern California a hefty gift in 2018, delivering over a foot of snow over…
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Dec- 2018 -28 December
Meeting a Distant Giant: A Ranger-Guided Snowshoe Tour of Lassen
By Ross Lawrence Photo: National Park Service Cruising east down State Highway 36 from Redding, I got the sense that…
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9 December
Lassen Park has A LOT of Snow Right Now
It’s official. Since the storms moved in on Thanksgiving and have continued to dump on the Northern California ever since,…
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8 December
Rare Photos Of Snow-Covered Cinder Cone & Lava Beds Captured in Lassen Park
Ever wanted to know what Lassen Volcanic National Park’s Cinder Cone and Lava Beds look like underneath several feet of…
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7 December
A Snowshoeing Adventure Around Lassen’s Manzanita Lake
Photo by Darlene M. Koontz By Ryan Loughrey Despite the current sunny weather, this most recent storm imbued Northern California with…
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Sep- 2018 -28 September
Lassen Man Arrested in California’s Largest Ever Poaching Case
After following an anonymous tip, Game Warden Todd Kinnard visited an 80-acre property in the Lassen County town of Standon,…
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12 September
After a Decade, Researchers Finally Caught a Red Fox in Lassen. Then They Caught Another One Three Weeks Later.
On March 6th, a 10-pound female red fox walked into a box trap near Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic National…
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9 September
A Harrowing Journey into the Haunted Caribou Wilderness
“AAAAAAUUUUAAAACK… AAAAAAUUUUAAAACK…†My eyes opened the size of softballs and the sleeping bag I’d been dozing in nearly lifted off…
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Aug- 2018 -11 August
9 Family-Friendly Camping Spots in Northern California
The insistent bzzzzzzzz of a mosquito roused me from sleep, but my eyes refused to open in hopes it would…
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3 August
Weekend in Lassen – Exploring Cold Boiling Lake and Kings Creek Falls
By Ryan Loughrey Lassen Park offer a bounty of opportunities of exploration. Although I feel I’ve explored a good amount,…
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2 August
Lassen’s 2018 Dark Sky Festival This Weekend
Friday through Saturday, August 3-4, 2018 Join park rangers, astronomers, and astrobiologists in celebrating all that is out of this…
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Jul- 2018 -2 July
The Desolate Hike to Lassen’s Mill Creek Falls
Photo by Skip Regan Now that the road through Lassen National Park is open, Kiva and I decided to hike…
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Jun- 2018 -29 June
My Northern California Summer Bucket List
By Ryan Loughrey The sun has inspired me to start thinking more about summer. One of the activities I am…
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28 June
Lassen Peak is Sinking and Scientists Don’t Know Why
A paper written by Amy Parker in the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research shows that Lassen Peak has been sinking since…
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15 June
The 10 Best Summer Activities to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Summer has officially hit Northern California, which means we ceremoniously trade out our snowshoes and hard-shelled jackets for swim shorts…
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13 June
Discover the Hydrothermal Areas of Lassen Volcanic National Park
It’s been a hundred years since Lassen Peak’s last eruption, but evidence of its violent volcanic potential still pervades Lassen Volcanic National…
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11 June
Lassen’s Jot Dean Ice Cave – A Cool Summer Getaway
By Ryan Loughrey The Jot Dean Cave is easy to get to, although it doesn’t have a set trail or…
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11 June
What’s in a Name? The Story Behind Hat Creek
Names almost always make for a good story, and Hat Creek is no exception. Of course, not everyone may agree…
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6 June
Fishing Hat Creek – Tip Your Hat to Great Fishing
By Chip O’Brien Talking about fishing Hat Creek as if it were one, homogeneous fishery is like saying all California…
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2 June
Watch as Millions of Butterflies Fly over Lassen Peak During Yearly Migration
If you hiked to the summit of Lassen Peak in the Fall, you were probably one of the lucky visitors to…
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1 June
The Heartwarming Story of President JFK Feeding Deer in Lassen Volcanic National Park in his Pajamas
When President John F. Kennedy visited Northern California in 1963, just months before his assassination, he made the rounds to…
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May- 2018 -30 May
The 6 Best Places to Camp in Northern California
It’s that time of the year again. It’s time to pop-up your tents, put on your mosquito repellent and sleep…
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29 May
Lassen Peak Ranked As Top 10 Summit Hike In U.S.
Sitting on the eastern side of Northern California lies our beloved Lassen Peak, an active volcano sitting in the middle…
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28 May
Climbing a Volcano: Hiking to the Summit of Lassen Peak
It’s hard to beat the experience you get when you’re standing at the summit of a significant mountain, especially when…
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22 May
The Short Hike To Lassen’s Kings Creek Falls
The trail to Kings Creek Falls in Lassen Volcanic National Park probably sees more hikers than any other route in the…
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17 May
Lassen Park Highway Opening Date Announced!
Great news from Lassen Volcanic National Park! They have announced that they’ve finished clearing the park highway of snow and…
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16 May
Rolling Through the Remote Ishi Wilderness – A Photo Essay
By Ryan Loughrey After visiting the Ishi Wilderness, it is easy to see how little effort it would take…
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9 May
Breathtaking Views Await at the Top of Lassen’s Brokeoff Mountain
Several hundred thousand years ago, ancient stratovolcano Mt. Tehama blew forming Brokeoff Mountain. Experts suggest Tehama’s explosion matched the destructive…
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8 May
Lassen Park Road Plowing is Well Ahead of Schedule
The massive task of plowing the roads for summer at Lassen Volcanic National Park began early this year (March…
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Apr- 2018 -27 April
National Park Tourism Contributes $2.7B to California Economy, Tops in Nation
A new National Park Service report shows that about 40.5 million visitors to national parks in California spent nearly $2…
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27 April
Merry Fishmas! The 7 Best Places in NorCal to Fish on Opening Day
Saturday, April 28th is truly a magnificent holiday. It’s the time of year when you get together with your friends…
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24 April
The Massive Snow Removal Operation at Lassen Park is Underway
When the springtime hits Lassen Volcanic National Park, park officials begin the massive undertaking of trying to clear the snow off…
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19 April
Celebrate National Park Week at Lassen Volcanic National Park
Celebrate the “Park Stars” that brighten Lassen Volcanic National Park during this year’s National Park Week. Enjoy fee free entrance…
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13 April
Where’s Spring? Snowstorm Smacks NorCal Mountains, More on the Way
In the final week of March, after some Northern California mountains had the snowiest March in 27 years, everyone seemed…
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Mar- 2018 -21 March
No Experience Required: Plumas National Forest Looking for Part-Time Firefighters
Plumas National Forest, sitting just east of Chico, is looking for some men and women to join their seasonal on-call…
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