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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Geology
 

Wrangell-St. Elias is a wonderland of geology. Massive peaks, volcanoes, countless glaciers, and huge rivers set the stage for unsurpassed geologic exploration. This diverse landscape attracts researchers from all over the world to investigate volcanism, glaciation, plate tectonics and quaternary geology.

 
A wonderland of geology
George Herben
A Land of Powerful Forces
Forces of Change
Basic Park Geology
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Guide to the Wrangell Volcanoes
The Wrangell Volcanoes
Geologic Guide
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Geologic Map
Geologic Map
Large full-color geologic map of the park. NEW!
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Highest Alaskan Summits
Highest Alaskan Summits
What? Where? How High?
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Mt. Bona  

Did You Know?
Mount Bona, a 16,421’ peak in the St. Elias range, was named in 1897 by Italy’s Duke of the Abruzzi for his racing yacht, the Bona. The Duke, grandson of the first king of Italy, was the first person to climb towering 18,008’ Mount St. Elias, from which vantage point he could view Mt. Bona.

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Last Updated: November 21, 2006 at 14:49 EST