Volcanic & Geothermal Sciences

Where the Earth Speaks

Submitted by ecoadmin on

BC and Oregon sit on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Hawaii IS volcanic — the islands literally wouldn't exist without volcanoes.

This creates risks. It also creates opportunities.

The Volcanic Landscape:

British Columbia:

  • Multiple volcanic complexes (most dormant, not extinct)
  • Mount Garibaldi, Mount Meager, Mount Edziza
  • Cascade volcanoes extend into BC
  • Last major eruption: ~2,400 years ago (Mount Meager)
  • Geothermal potential: Significant, underdeveloped

Oregon:

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