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Yes, There Are Volcanoes in Louisiana – Here's Where
Louisiana is known for a lot of things, food, music, hurricanes, and if we are being truthful about the subject we could be known for our volcano too. But so far that volcano hasn’t given Louisiana residents much of a reason to be concerned. But with all the seismic activity we’ve seen in Iceland and Indonesia, and a recent earthquake reported in Japan should there be a concern about volcanoes and lava flows in Louisiana?
What Causes a Volcano to Form?
You’re probably aware that most of the middle of the Earth is made up of molten rock. Sometimes this molten rock, which is under great pressure, squeezes up to the surface. These kinds of formations are usually found around areas where tectonic plates in the Earth’s crust meet. These cracks or meeting places between the plates are where “faults” happen. It’s through those faults that a majority of seismic activity, earthquakes, tremblers, and volcanic eruptions, occur.
Several geologic fault lines do run through Louisiana. One of those faults, the Michoud fault runs through a portion of eastern New Orleans. Some scientists say the greatest threat to New Orleans because of this fault line is not because of earthquakes or volcanoes but the problem will come from the ground sinking in near the fault line. I think we can all agree that New Orleans does not need to get any further below sea level.
Where is Louisiana’s Volcano?
For clarity’s sake, we should use the proper terminology in describing “Louisiana’s volcano”. It’s defined as a volcanic structure. It is described as a buried extinct volcano off the shore of St Bernard Parish.
The structure is known as the Door Point Volcano. It was discovered in 1963 by Shell Oil Company as they were drilling an exploratory well. The volcano is believed to have erupted between 74 and 90 million years ago. Those figures were calculated based on rock samples discovered near the site.
The Door Point Volcano is believed to be not only Louisiana’s only volcanic structure but the only one in the northern and western Gulf of Mexico. As of now, experts do not anticipate this “extinct” volcano to become active anytime soon or ever again. But in the history of history, we know you should never say never.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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