Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At 4,392m, Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Situated just 95km southeast of ...

A swarm of small earthquakes is still shaking Mount Rainier, marking the most significant seismic activity at the Cascade volcano in decades. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Cascades Volcano Observatory, ...

Researchers detected the largest Mount Rainier earthquake swarm on record. Over 400 small quakes have been located as of Friday and many more have been detected. The temblors have shown no evidence ...

Discover why Mount Rainier is considered the most dangerous volcano in the United States. This video explores its eruption history, massive glaciers, lahar risks, and the millions of people who could ...

The previous chapters reviewed the hazards to property and life from Mount Rainier and outlined research needed to provide for better understanding of their nature and frequency of occurrence. This ...

The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad offers insightful glimpses into the region's history. Offering insightful glimpses into the region's rich industrial history, the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad operates ...

SEATTLE — No, there is not increased activity at Mount Rainier, despite a national headline Wednesday morning claiming there is an uptick in seismic activity happening on the mountain. The Daily Mail ...

Recent satellite and radar data reveals that Mount Rainier is losing height due to melting ice caps, sparking intense debate ...

President William McKinley signed legislation officially making Mount Rainier National Park official. The 365-square-mile area of forests & alpine scenery was the fifth national park designated by ...

Mount Rainier (Figure 2.1) is one of about two dozen recently active volcanoes in the Cascade Range, a volcanic arc formed by subduction of the Juan de Fuca plate beneath the North American plate.