Salal Glacier volcanic complex
| Salal Glacier volcanic complex | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,400 m (7,900 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 50°47′N 123°23′W / 50.79°N 123.38°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Pacific Ranges |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | 970,000 years |
| Mountain type | Complex volcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt |
Canadian Cascade Arc Garibaldi Volcanic Belt |
| Last eruption | 590,000 years |
The Salal Glacier volcanic complex is a complex volcano in the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, located near the upper Bridge River. It is part of a volcanic group called the Bridge River Cones which in turn is part of the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt of the Canadian Cascade Arc.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Bridge River Cones". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
- ↑ "Salal Glacier". Catalogue of Canadian volcanoes. Geological Survey of Canada. 2009-03-10. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
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