The Castle (volcano)
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| The Castle | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 510 m (1,673 ft) |
| Prominence | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Location | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Range | Pacific Ranges |
| Coordinates | 49°41′N 123°12′W / 49.69°N 123.2°WCoordinates: 49°41′N 123°12′W / 49.69°N 123.2°W |
| Topo map | NTS 92G/11 |
| Geology | |
| Type | Lava spine |
| Age of rock | Pleistocene |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Cascade Volcanic Arc Garibaldi Volcanic Belt |
| Last eruption | Pleistocene |
The Castle is a lava spine located west of Squamish in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Volcanism at The Castle is controlled by north-south structures and there are no hot springs known in the area.[1] It forms part of the Monmouth Creek complex and is part of the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt which is a segment of the Cascade Volcanic Arc.
[edit] See also
- Cascade Volcanoes
- Garibaldi Volcanic Belt
- Mount Garibaldi
- List of volcanoes in Canada
- Volcanism of Canada
- Volcanism of Western Canada
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