The Castle (volcano)

The Castle
The Castle is located in British Columbia
The Castle
The Castle
Location of The Castle in SW British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation510 m (1,670 ft)[1]
Prominence40 m (130 ft)[1]
ListingMountains of British Columbia
Coordinates49°41′N 123°11′W / 49.69°N 123.19°W / 49.69; -123.19[1]
Geography
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
DistrictNew Westminster Land District
Parent rangePacific Ranges
Topo mapNTS 92G11 Squamish
Geology
Age of rockPleistocene
Mountain typeLava spine
Volcanic arc/beltCanadian Cascade Arc
Garibaldi Volcanic Belt
Last eruptionPleistocene

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.[2] 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.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "The Castle". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  2. ^ Geology and Geothermal Potential of the AWA Claim Group, Squamish, British Columbia (PDF) (Report). 2003.