Mt. Wrangell Poster - 11x14inch
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Poster material: Glossy Cardstock
Size: 11 × 14 inches
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Mount Wrangell / K'ełt'aeni
Language: Ahtna
Meaning: The One
Volcanic Province: Wrangell Volcanic Arc
Location: Ahtna Nenn’ / East-Central
Type: Shield Volcano
Age: Estimated to 750,000 years old
Last Known Eruption: 1912 CE
Wrangell stands tall and wide as the youngest and ice-covered shield volcano of tremendous bulk. This massive structure makes Mount Wrangell one of the largest continental margin volcanoes in the world, with a diameter exceeding 30 kilometers at the 2,000-meter elevation mark.
Geologists estimate Mount Wrangell's beginnings date back to roughly 750,000 years ago. The bulk of the mountain was constructed through numerous eruptions that occurred between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago, spewing out vast quantities of lava that flowed down its flanks. These eruptions sculpted the mountain's broad base and gentle slopes.
However, Mount Wrangell's story doesn't end there. The volcano isn't considered extinct – it's classified as dormant. While no major eruptions have been documented in historical times, there have been reports of minor steam and ash explosions in the late 19th century. Furthermore, the presence of a large, ice-filled caldera at the summit – a crater formed by the collapse of the volcano's peak – suggests a more explosive past.
Mount Wrangell's summit area remains a captivating sight. The ice-filled caldera, measuring approximately 4 by 6 kilometers, creates a dramatic landscape. Interestingly, three smaller craters rim the caldera, and these sometimes exhibit signs of geothermal activity, with plumes of steam rising from their vents. These ongoing processes remind us of the potent volcanic forces that still lie beneath the surface of Mount Wrangell.
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
Mount Wrangell / K'ełt'aeni
Language: Ahtna
Meaning: The One
Volcanic Province: Wrangell Volcanic Arc
Location: Ahtna Nenn’ / East-Central
Type: Shield Volcano
Age: Estimated to 750,000 years old
Last Known Eruption: 1912 CE
Wrangell stands tall and wide as the youngest and ice-covered shield volcano of tremendous bulk. This massive structure makes Mount Wrangell one of the largest continental margin volcanoes in the world, with a diameter exceeding 30 kilometers at the 2,000-meter elevation mark.
Geologists estimate Mount Wrangell's beginnings date back to roughly 750,000 years ago. The bulk of the mountain was constructed through numerous eruptions that occurred between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago, spewing out vast quantities of lava that flowed down its flanks. These eruptions sculpted the mountain's broad base and gentle slopes.
However, Mount Wrangell's story doesn't end there. The volcano isn't considered extinct – it's classified as dormant. While no major eruptions have been documented in historical times, there have been reports of minor steam and ash explosions in the late 19th century. Furthermore, the presence of a large, ice-filled caldera at the summit – a crater formed by the collapse of the volcano's peak – suggests a more explosive past.
Mount Wrangell's summit area remains a captivating sight. The ice-filled caldera, measuring approximately 4 by 6 kilometers, creates a dramatic landscape. Interestingly, three smaller craters rim the caldera, and these sometimes exhibit signs of geothermal activity, with plumes of steam rising from their vents. These ongoing processes remind us of the potent volcanic forces that still lie beneath the surface of Mount Wrangell.
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
Mount Wrangell / K'ełt'aeni
Language: Ahtna
Meaning: The One
Volcanic Province: Wrangell Volcanic Arc
Location: Ahtna Nenn’ / East-Central
Type: Shield Volcano
Age: Estimated to 750,000 years old
Last Known Eruption: 1912 CE
Wrangell stands tall and wide as the youngest and ice-covered shield volcano of tremendous bulk. This massive structure makes Mount Wrangell one of the largest continental margin volcanoes in the world, with a diameter exceeding 30 kilometers at the 2,000-meter elevation mark.
Geologists estimate Mount Wrangell's beginnings date back to roughly 750,000 years ago. The bulk of the mountain was constructed through numerous eruptions that occurred between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago, spewing out vast quantities of lava that flowed down its flanks. These eruptions sculpted the mountain's broad base and gentle slopes.
However, Mount Wrangell's story doesn't end there. The volcano isn't considered extinct – it's classified as dormant. While no major eruptions have been documented in historical times, there have been reports of minor steam and ash explosions in the late 19th century. Furthermore, the presence of a large, ice-filled caldera at the summit – a crater formed by the collapse of the volcano's peak – suggests a more explosive past.
Mount Wrangell's summit area remains a captivating sight. The ice-filled caldera, measuring approximately 4 by 6 kilometers, creates a dramatic landscape. Interestingly, three smaller craters rim the caldera, and these sometimes exhibit signs of geothermal activity, with plumes of steam rising from their vents. These ongoing processes remind us of the potent volcanic forces that still lie beneath the surface of Mount Wrangell.
