Cascade Volcanoes

Cascade volcanoes are a group of volcanic mountains located in the Cascade Range, primarily in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. They are formed at convergent plate boundaries where the oceanic Juan de Fuca Plate subducts beneath the North American Plate. This process generates magma, which erupts through the Earth's crust, creating large, conical volcanoes like Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier. These volcanoes are known for explosive eruptions and are typically flanked by lush forests and diverse ecosystems, making them significant both geologically and environmentally.