Caribou Tuya

Caribou Tuya rises to 1,770 meters in elevation and contains layers of pillow lavas, hyaloclastite deposits, and basaltic lava flows at its summit.

The volcano formed during the Fraser glaciation period between 25,000 and 10,000 years ago through eruptions beneath thick sheets of ice.

Geologists study this formation to understand the relationship between volcanic activity and glacial periods in northern British Columbia.

Located at coordinates 59°14′11″N and 130°33′45″W, this volcano requires specialized equipment and permits for geological research expeditions.

The internal structure reveals a complete sequence of submarine to subaerial volcanism, displaying the transition from underwater to above-ice eruptions.

Location: British Columbia

Elevation above the sea: 1,770 m

GPS coordinates: 59.23635,-130.56241

Latest update: April 2, 2025 17:08