Mount Rowan (Victoria) facts for kids
Mount Rowan is a small, extinct volcano located near the city of Ballarat, Victoria, in Australia. It's also known by its older name, Waldies Hill. This ancient volcano stands 518 metres (about 1,700 feet) above sea level.
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What is Mount Rowan?
Mount Rowan is an extinct volcano. This means it hasn't erupted for a very long time and scientists don't expect it to erupt again. It sits right on the edge of the city of Ballarat in Victoria.
How Old is Mount Rowan?
The lava that flowed from Mount Rowan is incredibly old. Scientists believe these lava flows happened between 2.1 million and 2.9 million years ago. Imagine, that was long before humans even existed!
Part of a Bigger Picture
Mount Rowan is just one of many volcanoes in the area. There are 123 volcanoes around Ballarat and Daylesford. These volcanoes are all part of a huge area called the Western Victorian Volcanic Plains. This plain was formed by many volcanic eruptions over millions of years.
Could These Volcanoes Erupt Again?
In 2009, a geologist (a scientist who studies Earth's rocks and processes) named Professor Bernie Joyce mentioned that some volcanoes in the Ballarat area *could* become active again. While Mount Rowan itself is considered extinct, the region has a history of volcanic activity. Scientists continue to study these areas to understand Earth's processes better.
