Mt. Drum Poster - 11x14inch
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Poster material: Glossy Cardstock
Size: 11 × 14 inches
*all materials are printed locally in Alaska to help support small local businesses
Mt. Drum / Hwdaandi K'ełt'aeni
Language: Ahtna
Meaning: Downstream from The One (K'ełt'aeni)
Volcanic Province: Wrangell Volcanic Arc
Location: Ahtna Nenn’ / East-Central Alaska, USA
Type: Stratovolcano
Age: Inconclusive
Last Known Eruption: Likely between 250,000 and 150,000 years ago
Nestled within the Wrangell Mountains of Alaska, Mount Drum stands as a stratovolcano with a rich and complex history. Unlike its flat-topped neighbor, Mount Wrangell, Mount Drum boasts a more classic conical shape representing its violent eruptive history and extensive erosion. This cone is built layer upon layer from volcanic ash, lava flows, and rock debris.
While the exact timeline is still being pieced together, geologists believe Mount Drum's fiery beginnings occurred millions of years ago. Evidence suggests periods of intense volcanic activity throughout its history, shaping the mountain's impressive slopes. Standing at over 12,000 feet tall, Mount Drum boasts a significant local relief – the difference between its summit elevation and the surrounding terrain. In fact, its south face rises a staggering 6,000 feet above the nearby Nadina Glacier in a relatively short distance, showcasing the dramatic nature of its slopes.
Despite its impressive size and volcanic origins, Mount Drum is currently considered dormant, meaning it hasn't erupted in recent history. However, the lack of recent eruptions doesn't diminish the power this mountain once possessed. The presence of volcanic features like fumaroles (vents emitting hot gasses) on the mountain's flanks hint at ongoing geothermal activity beneath the surface. These whispers of heat serve as a reminder that Mount Drum, while slumbering, may still hold the potential to erupt again someday.
Mount Drum's remote location and challenging climbing conditions make it less accessible than other Alaskan giants. Yet, for those who venture into this wilderness, the mountain offers a glimpse into the dynamic forces that have shaped Alaska's breathtaking landscape.
FREE SHIPPING IN UNITED STATES
Poster material: Glossy Cardstock
Size: 11 × 14 inches
*all materials are printed locally in Alaska to help support small local businesses
Mt. Drum / Hwdaandi K'ełt'aeni
Language: Ahtna
Meaning: Downstream from The One (K'ełt'aeni)
Volcanic Province: Wrangell Volcanic Arc
Location: Ahtna Nenn’ / East-Central Alaska, USA
Type: Stratovolcano
Age: Inconclusive
Last Known Eruption: Likely between 250,000 and 150,000 years ago
Nestled within the Wrangell Mountains of Alaska, Mount Drum stands as a stratovolcano with a rich and complex history. Unlike its flat-topped neighbor, Mount Wrangell, Mount Drum boasts a more classic conical shape representing its violent eruptive history and extensive erosion. This cone is built layer upon layer from volcanic ash, lava flows, and rock debris.
While the exact timeline is still being pieced together, geologists believe Mount Drum's fiery beginnings occurred millions of years ago. Evidence suggests periods of intense volcanic activity throughout its history, shaping the mountain's impressive slopes. Standing at over 12,000 feet tall, Mount Drum boasts a significant local relief – the difference between its summit elevation and the surrounding terrain. In fact, its south face rises a staggering 6,000 feet above the nearby Nadina Glacier in a relatively short distance, showcasing the dramatic nature of its slopes.
Despite its impressive size and volcanic origins, Mount Drum is currently considered dormant, meaning it hasn't erupted in recent history. However, the lack of recent eruptions doesn't diminish the power this mountain once possessed. The presence of volcanic features like fumaroles (vents emitting hot gasses) on the mountain's flanks hint at ongoing geothermal activity beneath the surface. These whispers of heat serve as a reminder that Mount Drum, while slumbering, may still hold the potential to erupt again someday.
Mount Drum's remote location and challenging climbing conditions make it less accessible than other Alaskan giants. Yet, for those who venture into this wilderness, the mountain offers a glimpse into the dynamic forces that have shaped Alaska's breathtaking landscape.
FREE SHIPPING IN UNITED STATES
Poster material: Glossy Cardstock
Size: 11 × 14 inches
*all materials are printed locally in Alaska to help support small local businesses
Mt. Drum / Hwdaandi K'ełt'aeni
Language: Ahtna
Meaning: Downstream from The One (K'ełt'aeni)
Volcanic Province: Wrangell Volcanic Arc
Location: Ahtna Nenn’ / East-Central Alaska, USA
Type: Stratovolcano
Age: Inconclusive
Last Known Eruption: Likely between 250,000 and 150,000 years ago
Nestled within the Wrangell Mountains of Alaska, Mount Drum stands as a stratovolcano with a rich and complex history. Unlike its flat-topped neighbor, Mount Wrangell, Mount Drum boasts a more classic conical shape representing its violent eruptive history and extensive erosion. This cone is built layer upon layer from volcanic ash, lava flows, and rock debris.
While the exact timeline is still being pieced together, geologists believe Mount Drum's fiery beginnings occurred millions of years ago. Evidence suggests periods of intense volcanic activity throughout its history, shaping the mountain's impressive slopes. Standing at over 12,000 feet tall, Mount Drum boasts a significant local relief – the difference between its summit elevation and the surrounding terrain. In fact, its south face rises a staggering 6,000 feet above the nearby Nadina Glacier in a relatively short distance, showcasing the dramatic nature of its slopes.
Despite its impressive size and volcanic origins, Mount Drum is currently considered dormant, meaning it hasn't erupted in recent history. However, the lack of recent eruptions doesn't diminish the power this mountain once possessed. The presence of volcanic features like fumaroles (vents emitting hot gasses) on the mountain's flanks hint at ongoing geothermal activity beneath the surface. These whispers of heat serve as a reminder that Mount Drum, while slumbering, may still hold the potential to erupt again someday.
Mount Drum's remote location and challenging climbing conditions make it less accessible than other Alaskan giants. Yet, for those who venture into this wilderness, the mountain offers a glimpse into the dynamic forces that have shaped Alaska's breathtaking landscape.
