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Mountain range

Cascade Range

Also known as Cascades

A volcanic mountain range of the Pacific Northwest of North America, one of the classic expressions of arc volcanism above a subduction zone.

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EstablishedA volcanic arc sustained by oceanic–continental convergence.

The Cascade Range is one of the settings where oceanic–continental convergence sustains active volcanoes, alongside the Andes.

Evidence support: Supported by the cited evidence one source

Evidence: Kious 1996 Primary authority

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Record last updated 2026-09-06. Corrections follow the published corrections policy; superseded claims are retained, never silently edited.