Cascade Volcanic Arc

GPTKB entity

Properties (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf volcanic arc
gptkbp:associated_with volcanic activity
natural hazards
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Mount_Rainier
gptkb:Mount_Hood
gptkb:Mount_St._Helens
gptkbp:createdBy subduction of the Juan de Fuca Plate
gptkbp:features the_western_United_States
the_Pacific_Northwest
the_North_American_landscape
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures gptkb:the_United_States
gptkbp:habitat various wildlife species
gptkbp:has in the last few centuries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cascade Volcanic Arc
gptkbp:impact local ecosystems
earthquakes
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Lassen_Peak
Crater Lake
gptkbp:influenced climate and weather patterns
oceanic currents
gptkbp:is_a_place_for outdoor recreation
gptkbp:is_a_site_for geothermal activity
scientific studies
historical eruptions
volcanology research
gptkbp:is_a_source_of natural resources
geothermal energy
geological hazards
tourism revenue
volcanic ash
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of indigenous cultural significance
gptkbp:is_characterized_by diverse ecosystems
stratovolcanoes
high elevation peaks
gptkbp:is_essential_for its biodiversity
gptkbp:is_home_to numerous lakes
several national parks
gptkbp:is_known_for its unique geology
its volcanic history
its hiking trails
lahars and pyroclastic flows
its active volcanoes
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:is_monitored_by US Geological Survey
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Cascade_Range
gptkb:Pacific_Ring_of_Fire
gptkb:North_American_Cordillera
the natural heritage of the region
the_Pacific_Northwest_region
Cascade_volcanic_system
the_Cascade_volcanic_arc_system
the_larger_Cascade_Range_system
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its scenic beauty
gptkbp:is_studied_in geological research
gptkbp:length about 700 miles
gptkbp:nearby_attractions hiking and skiing
gptkbp:region natural beauty
cultural heritage
high seismic activity
active tectonics
scientific interest
gptkbp:was_a_result_of tectonic plate interactions