Mount Wrangell

mountain, Alaska, United States

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Mount Wrangell is an active volcano located in the Wrangell Mountains of southern Alaska, United States. It stands at 14,163 feet (4,317 meters) and is situated northwest of Mount Blackburn. The Wrangell Mountains themselves are a segment of the Pacific Coast Ranges, named after Russian explorer Ferdinand P. Wrangel. Many peaks in this range exceed 10,000 feet, with Mount Blackburn being the highest. While most summits in the range are extinct volcanoes, Mount Wrangell was the last to approach a dormant stage. The area is known for its rich mineral deposits and is a significant part of the Wrangell–Saint Elias National Park and Preserve, which is recognized as a World Heritage site.12

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Alaskan mountains
Physiography of the southern ranges
…16,421 feet (5,005 meters), while Mount Wrangell (14,163 feet [4,317 meters]) is still steaming. The Wrangells are some of the most visually striking of the Alaskan mountains because of their rugged topography and perennial snow cover.
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…16,421 feet (5,005 meters), while Mount Wrangell (14,163 feet [4,317 meters]) is still steaming. The Wrangells are some of the most visually striking of the Alaskan mountains because of their rugged topography and perennial snow cover.
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Wrangell Mountains
…the summits are extinct volcanoes; Mount Wrangell (14,163 feet [4,317 metres]) was the last to approach the dormant stage. Rich copper deposits were discovered north of McCarthy in the early 20th century, and some gold, copper, and zinc mining continues. The mountains form a major part of the Wrangell–Saint Elias…
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…the summits are extinct volcanoes; Mount Wrangell (14,163 feet [4,317 metres]) was the last to approach the dormant stage. Rich copper deposits were discovered north of McCarthy in the early 20th century, and some gold, copper, and zinc mining continues. The mountains form a major part of the Wrangell–Saint Elias…
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