Cassiar Mountains facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cassiar Mountains |
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| French: Chaîne des Cassiars | |
Cassiar Mountains along Stewart-Cassiar Highway near Good Hope Lake
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Thudaka Peak (British Columbia) |
| Elevation | 2,748 m (9,016 ft) |
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| Country | Canada |
| Range coordinates | 60°15′N 131°10′W / 60.250°N 131.167°W |
| Parent range | Interior Mountains |
The Cassiar Mountains are a large mountain range in western Canada. They are mostly found in the province of British Columbia. A small part of the range also reaches into the southern Yukon Territory.
These mountains are part of the Interior Mountains of North America. They are located west of the Rocky Mountains. The Cassiar Mountains help form the Continental Divide of the Americas. This important line separates rivers that flow to the Arctic Ocean from those that flow to the Pacific Ocean.
The highest point in the Cassiar Mountains is Thudaka Peak. It stands tall at 2,748 meters (9,016 feet) above sea level.
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Ancient Volcanoes in the Cassiar Mountains
In the western part of the Cassiar Mountains, you can find traces of an ancient volcano. This volcano is called the Maitland Volcano. It was a type of volcano known as a shield volcano.
What is a Shield Volcano?
A shield volcano has a wide, gentle slope. It looks like a warrior's shield lying on the ground. This shape is created by very fluid lava that flows easily over long distances. The Maitland Volcano formed a very long time ago. It was active between 5 and 4 million years ago. This period is known as the Pliocene epoch.
Exploring the Cassiar Mountains
The Cassiar Mountains are made up of several smaller mountain groups. These smaller groups are called sub-ranges. Each sub-range has its own unique features and peaks.
Major Sub-ranges and Peaks
Some of the important sub-ranges within the Cassiar Mountains include:
- Dease Plateau
- Kechika Ranges
- Sifton Ranges
- Stikine Ranges
Within these sub-ranges, there are many notable peaks. For example, Thudaka Peak, the highest mountain, is part of the Thudaka Range. Another interesting peak is Ash Mountain, found in the Tuya Range.
See also
In Spanish: Montañas Cassiar para niños
