Nass Ranges

Nass Ranges
Geography
Country Canada
Province British Columbia
Parent range 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]

Volcanic eruption

Main article: Tseax Cone

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

Mountains

Mountains within the Nass Ranges include:

References

  1. Nass Ranges of the Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia


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