When most of us think about active volcanoes in the U.S., Mount St. Helens, Mt. Rainier and a few others will first come to mind. However, one of the most active volcanoes in the region is about a ...

The deepest regions of Earth's oceans, known as the abyssal and hadal zones, lie at least as far under the water's surface as Mount Rainier's peak rises above the land surface. These great depths of 4 ...

Millions of people around the world live near one of the roughly 1,500 active volcanoes on Earth—from Italy’s Campi Flegrei to Indonesia’s Merapi to the United States’ Mount Rainier.

But if the mountain is covered in ice and snow, which liquify upon eruption, then the scariest ... and it will not play out on Mount Rainier in the way that it’s described.

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ON THE rare occasions it’s not raining, mountains can be seen in the distance from many vantage points in Seattle.

Explore the landmarks of Washington State, from majestic mountains to stunning glaciers. Discover the natural beauty of 'The ...

From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams. Sunrise is also the highest spot in the park that can be reached by vehicles.