Nass Ranges

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Nass Ranges
Range
Country Canada
Province British Columbia
Part of Hazelton Mountains

The Nass Ranges are a mountain range north of the Skeena River, west of Hazelton and northeast of Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. It is associated with the Hazelton Mountains which in turn form part of the Interior Mountains.[1]

[edit] Volcanic eruption

Main article: Tseax Cone

The Nass Ranges contain an active volcano called Tseax Cone which caused the death of approximately 2,000 Nisga'a people by volcanic gases during the 18th century.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Nass Ranges of the Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia