Callander Bay facts for kids
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Satellite image of Callander Bay
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 Callander Bay
Location in Southern Ontario
Callander Bay
Location in Ontario
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| Location | Parry Sound District, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46°12′46″N 79°23′20″W / 46.21278°N 79.38889°W |
| Part of | Lake Nipissing |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Settlements | Callander |
Callander Bay (French: baie Callander) is a beautiful bay. It is located at the far east end of Lake Nipissing. The bay is part of the municipality of Callander in Ontario, Canada. It measures about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) across. The town of Callander is situated on its eastern side.
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How Callander Bay Was Formed
Callander Bay has a very interesting past. It was formed by a special kind of volcano that erupted a very long time ago. This happened during the Proterozoic Eon, which was billions of years ago.
Deep Volcano Eruptions
Most volcanoes get their magma from not too far below the Earth's surface. But the volcano that created Callander Bay was different. Its magma came from much deeper inside the Earth. This magma was full of special ingredients. These included magnesium and gases like water and carbon dioxide.
The Supersonic Blast
As this deep magma moved up, the pressure around it dropped. This caused the gases inside the magma to expand very quickly. Imagine shaking a soda bottle and then opening it. The gas rushes out fast! This sudden expansion pushed the magma upwards at incredible speeds. It was so fast, it was even faster than the speed of sound. This created a powerful, shallow eruption.
What's Left Behind
After the eruption, the area was left with a unique structure. It's like a deep pipe or channel that was carved out. Over millions of years, this "pipe" has been eroded away. This erosion is what shaped Callander Bay into what we see today.
Special Rocks and Minerals
Because of its unique volcanic past, Callander Bay is home to some rare rocks and minerals. You can find rocks like nepheline syenite and carbonatite here.
Minerals Found in the Bay
Many different minerals can also be found in the area. These include:
- Aegirine
- Amphibole
- Analcime
- Apatite
- Barite
- Biotite
- Calcite
- Cancrinite
- Chalcopyrite
- Chlorite
- Diopside
- Dolomite
- Fluorite
- Garnet
- Hematite
- Kaersutite
- Magnetite
- Muscovite
- Nepheline
- Olivine
- Perthite
- Pyrite
- Pyroxene
- Pyrrhotite
These special rocks and minerals make Callander Bay a fascinating place for geologists and rock collectors.
