West Vent

Coordinates: 59°7′34.8″N 131°0′35.7″W / 59.126333°N 131.009917°W / 59.126333; -131.009917
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West Vent
Highest point
Elevation1,452 m (4,764 ft)
Coordinates59°7′34.8″N 131°0′35.7″W / 59.126333°N 131.009917°W / 59.126333; -131.009917
Geography
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Parent rangeKawdy Plateau (northern Stikine Plateau
Geology
Age of rockHolocene
Mountain typeShield volcano
Last eruptionHolocene

West Vent is one of the three small shield volcanoes located in the Tuya Volcanic Field of the Northern Cordilleran Volcanic Province, British Columbia, Canada. It is Holocene in age and stands in relief above the surrounding area north of the Nazcha Creek and comprise the West Tuya lava field.

See also