Few People Realize There’s A Volcano Right Here In Vermont
Kristin Grimes
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As you can imagine, the earth was very different a few hundred million years ago, and Mt. Ascutney in Vermont was far from the gorgeous mountain we see today. Today, almost all of the igneous rock which (was formed by solidified magma,) has eroded, but there are still rocks lying beneath that are two volcanic types – igneous and metamorphic. Today, Mt. Ascutney may be a shell of its former volcanic self, but it is still a wonderful and popular place for hiking and exploring. Did you know that you could climb a volcano in Vermont? What a great state this is!
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