Geology

MOUNT NOORAT

Geology of Mount Noorat

Mount Noorat is a dormant scoria cone rising abruptly from the surrounding volcanic plains and is a geologically significant feature of the New Volcanics Province, a widespread field of small volcanoes extending across Victoria and South Australia. Is it estimated that Mount Noorat erupted around 100,000 years ago.

Mount Noorat Crater

Unique to Mount Noorat is the 150m deep crater, which is lower than the level of the surrounding plain. This is the deepest scoria-enclosed crater in Victoria and possibly Australia. The highest point of the crater rim is a mound of scoria reaching a height of 310m above sea level (ASL). Examples of other scoria points surround the mnain crater, the most obvious being a partly enclosed depression on the northern side.

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GEOLOGY

Why and how was Mt Noorat Formed

Mount Noorat continues to be a place of interest among volcanologists and geology enthusiasts.

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Flora & Fauna

Mount Noorat is home to Blackwoods and Manna Gums, which provide habitat for two resident Wedge-Tailed Eagles.

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Indigenous History

Indigenous people witnessed the eruption of Mount Noorat around 20-25,000 years ago. This is based on the discovery of a stone axe in volcanic deposits at Tower Hill.

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Walks and Trails

There is a long history of people climbing Mount Noorat. Popular walks are to the viewing platform and the summit.

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