The United States also have a magmatic province that might be interesting to both professional researchers and ordinary travelers. One of the largest provinces is the Columbia River Traps, which was formed about 15 million years ago. It covers a huge area of more than 163 000 square km. During the eruption, more than 174 000 cubic meters of lava came through the cracks in the ground left on the surface.
In some places, the thickness of the thread was 2 meters. When the lava cooled down and slipped on the territory of North America, Columbia River Plateau was formed. Today, the picturesque river is surrounded by marvelous mountain scenery. That’s one of the outstanding natural attractions of the United States. Surrounding landscapes are just unique. There are lots of beautiful lakes, as well as dense forests and mountain areas attractive for hiking.
One of the main features of the magmatic plateau is its rich soil. That’s why you can see a variety of rare plants there. The landscapes at the Columbia River traps have been forming over thousands of years. Landslides, which form the natural dams and adjust the flow of the river, occur here regularly.
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Fuel station: 'Wilcox & Flegel Oil Co' in 7.11 km
Supermarket: 'Fort Stevens Center - Rosalie's' in 9 km
Parking: 'Oceanway Public Parking Lot' in 29 km
Apotheek: 'Ilwaco Pharmacy' in 7 km
Police station: 'Long Beach Police Department' in 11 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Serious Pizza Plus' in 4.42 km
Nearest airports:
» Portland-Hillsboro Airport HIO - in 116 km
» Portland Airport PDX - in 138 km
» Redmond Taylor Army Heliport Airport TX1 - in 216 km
» Victoria Airport YYJ - in 270 km
» Boundary Bay Airport ZBB - in 324 km