Few People Realize There’s A Volcanic Chain Right Here In Georgia
Here’s a little secret that not many people are aware of: there are volcanos that exist in the North Georgia Mountains. Now wait, before you start scoffing or disbelieving completely, you have to read on and see the confirmed proof for yourself. Last year, an earthquake struck the area near Pigeon Mountain, Georgia, which prompted archaeologists, geologists, and professors to take a closer look at the mountain range, which never had needed to be done before. What they found…was truly astonishing.
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The Pigeon Mountain Range in Northern Georgia experienced a tremor last year, which ended up being a rare M2.5 earthquake.
The earthquake was so strange, it prompted scientists, geologists, and professors to take a closer look at the area.
It turns out that the area we know as Pigeon Mountain is actually a volcanic range, complete with a dormant volcano, a few extinct volcanoes, and an interesting caldera.
Flat Rock Point on Pigeon Mountain being the most distinguished in elevation and size.
We recreated the map to showcase the volcanic range in entirety, pointing out the dormant volcano, extinct volcanoes, and even the collapsed caldera which is essentially a large volcanic basin.
Rumor has it that Pigeon Mountain is actually hollow, and even said to contain diamonds in some of the volcanic tubes underground.
What do you think about this tidbit of Georgia history? Do you have more information to share about this volcanic chain in the state? We’d love to hear from you.
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
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