| West Vent | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,452 m (4,764 ft) |
| Coordinates | 59°7′34.8″N 131°0′35.7″W / 59.126333°N 131.009917°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| District | Cassiar Land District |
| Parent range | Kawdy Plateau (northern Stikine Plateau |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Holocene |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | Holocene |
West Vent is one of three small shield volcanoes located in the Tuya Volcanic Field of the Northern Cordilleran Volcanic Province in British Columbia, Canada.[1] It is Holocene in age and stands in relief above the surrounding area north of the Nazcha Creek, which comprises the West Tuya lava field.
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See also
- Tuya Volcanic Field
- List of volcanoes in Canada
- Volcanism of Canada
- Volcanism of Western Canada
- Grizzly Butte
- Volcano Vent
References
- ^ Wetherell, K. (2005). Geological Survey of Canada, Current Research (Online) no. 2005-A2. Natural Resources Canada. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-662-41122-2.
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