Mount Schank, Dormant volcano summit in South Australia
Mount Schank rises 100 meters above the surrounding landscape, featuring two dry craters with the northern one measuring 300 meters in diameter.
James Grant discovered Mount Schank in 1800 and named it after Admiral John Schank, the designer of his ship HMS Lady Nelson.
The Bunganditj people recorded observations of Mount Schank's eruptions through their creation story about a giant named Craitbul and his family.
Visitors can access the summit via steps leading to the crater rim, with a small parking area and picnic facilities available near the base.
Scientific dating confirms Mount Schank's last eruption occurred 5000 years ago, making it one of Australia's most recently active volcanoes.
GPS coordinates: -37.94019,140.73503
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:50
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