Mount Quincan, Volcanic summit near Yungaburra, Australia
Mount Quincan is a volcanic summit in the Atherton Tableland region of Far North Queensland with a crater opening roughly 500 meters wide and its main cone positioned to the northwest. The peak rises to 886 meters and displays the distinctive geological features that mark its volcanic origin.
This mountain was formed through volcanic activity, and deposits within its crater have been scientifically dated to approximately 7,250 years ago. These findings help researchers understand the environmental history and changes that occurred in northeast Queensland.
The mountain belongs to the Atherton Tableland region, where geological studies of its deposits contribute to understanding prehistoric ecological conditions in northeast Queensland.
The summit is accessible via an established walking trail that offers a relatively direct route to the top. The southwestern section has been used for extracting scoria material applied to road construction and garden landscaping.
The scoria rock at this location contains xenoliths of peridotite from Earth's mantle, giving geoscientists rare glimpses into the planet's deep interior composition. These rock fragments from below make the site scientifically valuable for understanding how the Earth is structured internally.
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