The Castle (volcano)

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The Castle
Elevation  ???
Location British Columbia, Canada
Range Pacific Ranges
Coordinates 49°69′N 123°2′W / 50.15, -123.033
Topo map NTS 92G/15
Type Lava spine?
Volcanic arc/belt Cascade Volcanic Arc
Garibaldi Volcanic Belt
Age of rock Pleistocene
Last eruption Pleistocene

The Castle is a small volcanic center, located west of Squamish in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is considered a lava spine similar to those found near Mount Pelée. Volcanism at The Castle is controlled by north-south structures. There are no hot springs in the area. The volcano is part of the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt which is a segment of the Cascade Volcanic Arc.

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