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It's the highest mountain in the UK.

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Is Ben Nevis a volcano?

Ben Nevis exposes more than 1 km depth of sections of a dissected caldera volcano that has an associated dyke swarm and has been intruded by concentric plutons. The renowned north face (picture) comprises continuous exposure of dacitic sheets, with breccias and some volcanogenic sediments. Breccias beneath the north face include Dalradian metamorphic basement, which has been interpreted as the caldera floor. However, it is predicted that a considerable thickness of ignimbrites lies at depth beneath the corrie floor at Ben Nevis, although it is possible that this will have been cut by plutonic intrusion(s). As at Etive, further south, Ben Nevis volcanic growth will have included formation of an extensive lava pile extruded via the Ben Nevis Dyke Swarm, probably at least in part prior to caldera volcanism.


Is Ben Nevis active?

If you mean, is it an active volcano - no it isn't.


Are there any major landmarks such as rivers mountains deserts in uk?

not really but a popular river is the thames mountain is ben nevis


How large is the area of lochaber?

Lochaber covers an area of approximately 4,528 square kilometers in the western part of the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its stunning landscapes, including Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom.


What two tectonic plates fromed Ben Nevis?

Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK, was primarily formed from the collision of the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate. This tectonic interaction led to significant geological activity, including volcanic activity and mountain building during the Caledonian Orogeny. The region's complex geology includes ancient volcanic rocks and sedimentary layers, reflecting its dynamic tectonic history.