what is the origin of the cascade range
The High Cascades is of volcanic origin and has many prominent volcanoes. In the state of Oregon there is a volcanic region that is known as the Western Cascades. The Canadian region is known as the Canadian Cascades or the Cascade Mountains.Other names may be used in other regions.he Cascade Mountain range of North America is part of the Pacific Northwest section of what is often called the âPacific Ring of Fireâ that circles around the Pacific Ocean. The range first began forming millions of years ago through movement of the earthâs plate and volcanic action with erosion also playing a part.