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Mount Shasta is a volcanic peak in North California, which is in the Cascade Range. It is called the Lighthouse of the Pacific because mariners witnessed an ash cloud during its eruption in 1786.

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Witch type of volcano is Mount shasta?

Mount Shasta is a composite volcano, (also called a stratovolcano).


What type of volcano is Mount Shasta?

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Is Mount Shasta a shield volcano?

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How are Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen alike?

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Was mount shasta formed on a hot spot?

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Mount shasta's last eruption?

Mount Shasta last erupted in 1786.


What is the mountain range of mount shasta?

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Which is colder mount shasta or mount Whitney?

Mount Shasta tends to be colder than Mount Whitney. This is because Mount Shasta is farther north and typically experiences lower temperatures due to its higher latitude. Additionally, Mount Shasta is known for its high elevation, which also contributes to colder conditions.


How are mount shasta and lassen peak alike?

how are Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak alike? Both Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak are dormant volcanoes.


Where is the Mount Shasta Branch Library in Mount Shasta located?

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What type of plate surrounds Mount Shasta?

Mount Shasta is inside the western end of the North American continental plate, west of it under the Pacific ocean the Pacific oceanic plate is subducting under the North American continental plate. Deep under the North American continental plate friction with the descending Pacific oceanic plate, melts rock in the contact zone which feeds the magma supply of Mount Shasta. As the magma surfaces trapped ocean water flashes to steam producing explosive lava.


Which is higher mount ranier or mount shasta?

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