Powder Mountain (British Columbia) facts for kids
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 Powder Mountain
Location in British Columbia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,347 m (7,700 ft) |
| Prominence | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Cayley |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Pacific Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92J/03 |
| Geology | |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Cascade Volcanic Arc Garibaldi Volcanic Belt |
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| Easiest route | glacier walk up |
- This article is about the mountain in British Columbia, Canada. For the ski resort in Utah, see Powder Mountain.
Powder Mountain is a mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It stands tall at 2,347 m (7,700 ft) (about 7,700 feet) above sea level. This makes it a very high peak! It's located in the Pacific Ranges, which are part of the larger Coast Mountains.
Powder Mountain is special because it's a volcanic summit. This means it was formed by volcanic activity long ago. Today, much of its past is hidden. Thick ice and snow cover most of the mountain. Only a few pieces of volcanic rock can be seen peeking out from under the ice.
Where is Powder Mountain?
Powder Mountain is found in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It's part of a region known for its beautiful mountains and vast icefields. The mountain is also part of the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt. This belt is a chain of volcanoes that stretches through British Columbia.
What is a Volcanic Summit?
A volcanic summit is the highest point of a volcano. Powder Mountain is considered a "dormant" volcano. This means it's not erupting now, but it could potentially erupt again in the future. Geologists study these mountains to understand Earth's history. They look at the types of rocks found there. This helps them learn about past eruptions.
Its Hidden Past
Even though Powder Mountain is covered in ice, scientists know it's a volcano. They can tell by the types of rocks found around it. These rocks are called volcanic rock. They form when lava cools down. Finding these rocks tells us that magma (melted rock from inside the Earth) once flowed here. Most of the mountain's volcanic history is still a mystery. It's hidden away under its icy cap.
