Mt. Bailey
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 43° 07.524 W 122° 08.452
10T E 569884 N 4775098
Geologic history sign at the Mt. Thielsen Viewpoint on Ore. Hwy. 230.
Waymark Code: WM7QCY
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 2

Marker Name: Mt. Bailey - The Never-ending Story
Marker Text: Mt. Bailey erupted near the end of the ice ages, escaping severe glaciation. That’s why the shape remains rounded and smooth. However, the mountain is eroding now and will continue to do so. What forces are working to wear the mountain away.
What Next?
What will Bailey look like in 300,000 years? Another ice age may whittle it to a toothpick, or Bailey could spew out more lava, ash and cinders, becoming huge. Nobody really knows. We only know that it will change.

Historic Topic: Geological

Group Responsible for placement: Forest Service

Marker Type: Roadside

Region: Willamette Valley

County: Douglas

State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed

Web link to additional information: Not listed

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Volcanoguy visited Mt. Bailey 08/28/2009 Volcanoguy visited it