A dangerous climb is renewing the focus on Mount Rainier's extreme hazards.
Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help planners anticipate future mudflows.
Mount Rainier’s seismic sensors showed unusual activity for several days, prompting widespread attention online, but experts told KIRO 7 News the readings came from a malfunctioning instrument rather ...
Washington state may not have to worry about hurricanes, but it is volcano country. The United States has 161 active volcanoes – all in the western U.S. – but only 18 are classified as a "very high ...
No, there was no “eruption threat” or sudden seismic tremor activity at Mount Rainier. But there is an eruption of backlash for an article that stoked fears with some faulty reporting. If you were ...
The Daily Mail reported Mount Rainier has shown unusual seismic activity over three days. However, the active stratovolcano is behaving normally, according to a monitoring group. PNSN cited ...
On July 8, Mount Rainier began to stir. Seismic activity occurs at all of the Pacific Northwest’s Cascade Volcanoes to some extent, but this time was different. What began as a few faint tremors soon ...
Seismometers at Mount Rainier recorded a 72-hour burst of underground vibrations starting November 15, 2025, around 5 a.m. ET, relevant to the Seattle–Tacoma area. The Mount Rainier tremor follows ...
The younger Mount Rainier stands atop the remnants of two older volcanic stories. The Naches Peak Loop trail is popular for its views of Mount Rainier, but there are more volcanic stories to be found ...