Melbourne volcanoes

Melbourne City, Victoria, is not directly home to any volcanoes. Some notable volcanoes and volcanic features in Victoria include Tower Hill, an inactive volcano on the south-west coast of Victoria, approximately 275 kilometers west of Melbourne. The Tower Hill crater is roughly 3 kilometers wide and 80 meters high. Mount Macedon, Dandenong Ranges, and the mountainous region between Healesville, Warburton, and Eildon are remnants of volcanic activity that occurred millions of years ago.

Mount Noorat, Mount Leura, and Mount Warrnambool are scoria cones that have almost buried their former maar craters. Additionally, Mount Hamilton, Mount Blackwood, Mount Widderin, Mount Gisborne, Melbourne Hill, Hanging Rock, Camels Hump, and Blue Mount are lava volcanoes with steeper slopes, formed by lava accumulating closer to the vents. While these volcanoes are not located within Melbourne City, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the state's volcanic past and can be visited as part of a wider exploration of Victoria's unique landscapes.

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