Rustler Peak
Rustler Peak is a summit and volcano in the U.S. state of Oregon.[1] The elevation is 6,214 feet (1,894 m).[1]
| Rustler Peak | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,214 ft (1,894 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jackson County, Oregon |
| Geology | |
| Rock age(s) | Pliocene,[3] Pleistocene[3] |
| Mountain type(s) | Shield volcano,[2] stratovolcano[3] |
| Volcanic arc | Cascade Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | Pleistocene |
Rustler Peak was named for the fact cattle rustlers once operated in the area.[4]
Geology
[edit]Rustler Peak is considered a shield volcano,[2] as well as a stratovolcano.[3] It is an extinct volcano.
References
[edit]- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rustler Peak
- ^ a b https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/research-at-crater-lake/geology/historic-geology/geology-howell-williams-1942/10-05/
- ^ a b c d https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2015NC/webprogram/Paper256084.html
- ^ "Jackson County Place Names Database". Jackson County Genealogy Library. Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
42°37′09″N 122°20′53″W / 42.61917°N 122.34806°W
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