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The series of earthquakes is the first major swarm of seismic events since 2009. Is it safe if you’re planning on visiting?
A significant earthquake swarm was detected beneath Mount Rainier in Washington State, marking the most intense seismic activity in the area since 2009. Over 300 earthquakes have occurred since the ...
The U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory said the swarm began early Tuesday at the 14,410-foot volcano near ...
Geologists are continuing to monitor Mount Rainier in Washington state days after the first earthquake swarm in more than 15 ...
More than 300 earthquakes have erupted at Washington's Mount Rainier this week, the largest earthquake swarm at the volcano ...
Mount Rainier is considered an active volcano and has not had a significant eruption in the past 500 years. However, it is potentially the most dangerous volcano in the Cascade Range due to its height ...
In the preceding week, small earthquakes were detected at Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens, but the activity was "consistent with background activity levels in the Cascade Range." ...
The 1980 eruption cycle made Mount St. Helens one of the most famous volcanoes in the Cascades. But it is far from the only volcano in the range.
Adams lies 34 miles due east of Mount St. Helens. Although not as tall as Mount Rainier, it is larger in volume and the most massive composite cone in the Cascades.
The 45th anniversary of the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens is on May 18. Here's what to know and when the volcano might erupt again.
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck south of Snoqualmie Pass, felt in Greenwater on Sunday morning. Learn more about the event.