Mount Breakenridge

Mount Breakenridge, a 2,395-metre peak in the Lillooet Ranges above upper Harrison Lake, was given its recorded English name in 1859 by Lieutenant Palmer of the Royal Engineers for Archibald T. Breakenridge, while the Lower Lillooet name is mólkwcen. Beyond its commanding setting, the mountain is significant for an unstable rock mass on its slope above the lake. In this wet, seismically active area, geologists consider collapse a serious risk because a large rockfall could trigger a landslide tsunami in Harrison Lake. That threat has prompted sustained study, warning plans, and protective measures for vulnerable communities, especially Harrison Hot Springs.

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