Lava Lakes

Lava Lakes
Location British Columbia
Coordinates 56°26′N 130°54′W / 56.433°N 130.900°W / 56.433; -130.900Coordinates: 56°26′N 130°54′W / 56.433°N 130.900°W / 56.433; -130.900
Primary outflows Lava Fork
Basin countries Canada

The Lava Lakes are a group of small lakes at the head of Lava Fork in the Boundary Ranges of northwestern British Columbia, Canada.[1]

The Volcano, a cinder cone about 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the British Columbia-Alaska border above the eastern shore of the Lava Lakes, is the source for lava flows that overwhelm the lakes.[2] These lava flows dam and form the lakes, hence giving their name.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lava Lakes". BC Geographical Names.
  2. ↑ "The Volcano". BC Geographical Names.


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