Wetalth Ridge facts for kids

Wetalth Ridge is a special kind of hill found in northern British Columbia, Canada. It's located about 74 kilometers (46 miles) southwest of a place called Tatogga. You can find this ridge on the southwest side of Little Arctic Lake, right at the edge of Mount Edziza Provincial Park.

The Story Behind the Name: Wetalth Ridge

Wetalth Ridge received its name on January 2, 1980. It was named by the Geological Survey of Canada. The name "Wetalth" remembers a small group of people from the Tahltan First Nation. These "Wetalth" people were known for moving around and faced many challenges in their lives.

How Wetalth Ridge Was Formed: Geology

Wetalth Ridge is a fascinating landform that was created by volcanic activity. It's part of a larger group of volcanoes called the Spectrum Range volcanic complex. This complex is also a part of an even bigger area of volcanoes known as the Northern Cordilleran Volcanic Province.

Wetalth Ridge is a type of landform called a subglacial mound. This means it's a hill that formed under a huge sheet of ice. It was created during the Pleistocene period, which was a long time ago. During this time, the area was covered by thick glaciers from the last ice age. The volcano erupted under the ice, and the lava cooled to form this unique ridge.