The Castle (volcano) explained

The Castle
Elevation M:510
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:40
Range:Pacific Ranges
Listing:Mountains of British Columbia
Location:British Columbia, Canada
District:New Westminster Land District
Map:Canada British Columbia
Label Position:below
Coordinates:49.69°N -123.19°W
Topo Maker:NTS
Type:Lava spine
Age:Pleistocene
Volcanic Arc/Belt:Canadian Cascade 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.[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.

See also

Notes and References

  1. 29714. The Castle. 2021-06-25.
  2. Geology and Geothermal Potential of the AWA Claim Group, Squamish, British Columbia. 2003.