Desolation_Lava_Field

Desolation Lava Field

Desolation Lava Field

Volcanic field in British Columbia, Canada

The Desolation Lava Field is a volcanic field associated with the Mount Edziza volcanic complex in British Columbia, Canada. It covers 150 km2 (58 sq mi) on the northern end of the Mount Edziza volcanic complex and is the largest area of the youngest lava flows. The longest lava flow from the field and the volcanic complex, is about 12 km (7.5 mi) long. Eve Cone, in the middle of the field, is one of the most symmetrical and best preserved cinder cones in Canada.[1]

Eve Cone in the middle of Desolation Lava Field

Volcanoes

The volcanoes within the field include:

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Types of volcanoes". Volcanoes of Canada. Geological Survey of Canada. 2008-02-25. Archived from the original on 2010-02-19. Retrieved 2008-09-12.

57°49′N 130°40′W


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