Mount Lucia
Volcanic cone in Malaysia
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Mount Lucia (Malay: Gunung Lucia) is a volcanic cone mountain located at the Tawau Division of Sabah, Malaysia.[1] It reaches a height of approximately 1,201 metres (3,940 ft).[2]
Elevation1,201 m (3,940 ft)
LocationTawau Division, Sabah, Malaysia
| Mount Lucia | |
|---|---|
  Mount Lucia Map showing location of Mount Lucia within Malaysia. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,201 m (3,940 ft) |
| Coordinates | 4°28′12″N 117°56′21.84″E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Tawau Division, Sabah, Malaysia |
| Geology | |
| Last eruption | Holocene |
Geology
The mountain is formed through the late Pleistocene volcanisms.[3][4][5] Together with Mount Maria in the Tawau volcanic field, the mountains are made up of Pleistocene dacite.[4]
History
Since 1979, it has been a part of Tawau Hills Park. Jungle trekking activities are served by the park where the forest trail also leads to Mount Magdalena and Mount Maria.[6]
