Mount Sedgwick (Tasmania) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Sedgwick |
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Peak of Mount Sedgwick from the south in the 1970s
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,147 m (3,763 ft) |
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 Mount Sedgwick
Location in Tasmania
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| Location | West Coast, Tasmania, Australia |
| Parent range | West Coast Range |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic, Permian and Palaeozoic |
| Mountain type | Dolerite |
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| Easiest route | from Lake Margaret Power Station |
Mount Sedgwick is a mountain found in the West Coast Range in Tasmania, Australia. It stands tall in the West Coast area.
When you look from high spots in Queenstown or from roads near Strahan and Zeehan, Mount Sedgwick appears behind Mount Lyell. You can see striking pink and grey rock layers on its southwest side. The western and southwest slopes are very steep and rocky. The southern and southeast slopes used to be covered in thick forests.
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What is Mount Sedgwick Made Of?
The rocks of Mount Sedgwick tell a long story about Earth's past. They include very old features from the Jurassic, Permian, and Palaeozoic periods.
The very top of Mount Sedgwick is made of a rock called Dolerite. This dolerite formed during the Jurassic period and looks like tall columns. Scientists believe it's what's left of a large sheet of rock.
Evidence of Ancient Ice
In the 1890s, a person named Thomas Bather Moore studied Mount Sedgwick. He found signs that showed the area was once covered by glaciers. This means that long ago, huge sheets of ice moved across the land, shaping the mountains we see today.
Exploring Mount Sedgwick: Lakes and Views
Mount Sedgwick is surrounded by beautiful lakes and other mountains. These features make the area a great place to explore.
On the northern side of the mountain, you'll find Lake Margaret. To the east, there are Lake Beatrice and Lake Burbury. These lakes are important parts of the local landscape.
Nearby Mountains and Water Sources
To the north of Mount Sedgwick, you can see Mount Geikie and the Tyndall Range. These are other major mountains in the West Coast Range. Mount Sedgwick is also the main source of water for Lake Margaret, with smaller lakes higher up feeding into it.
