Lone Butte (Washington) Explained

Lone Butte is a 4780foot tuya in the Indian Heaven volcanic field, Washington, United States.[1] [2] It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Lone Butte last erupted during either the Hayden Creek glaciation 130,000-150,000 years ago (late Illinoian), or 70,000-90,000 years ago during the early Wisconsin glaciation.[3]

References

46.0544°N -121.8392°W

Notes and References

  1. Indian Heaven: Synonyms & Subfeatures. Subfeatures. 321070. 2021-06-28.
  2. Web site: Lone Butte and Crazy HillsSubglacial volcanic complexes, Cascade Range, Washington Cordilleran Section of the Geological Society of America GeoScienceWorld Books GeoScienceWorld. pubs.geoscienceworld.org. en. 2018-06-22.
  3. Web site: NEW K-AR AGE DATES, GEOCHEMISTRY, AND STRATIGRAPHIC DATA FOR THE INDIAN HEAVEN 'QUATERNARY VOLCANIC FIELD, SOUTH CASCADE RANGE, WASHINGTON. Korosec. Michael A.. December 1989. 22 June 2018.