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Scientists Recorded a Historic “Swarm” of Earthquakes Under Mount Rainier
The tremors were too weak for humans to feel. But the frequency of them is the most since researches started monitoring the ...
‘Larger swarm than anything we’ve seen’: Rainier quakes reach historic levels
The so-called earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier dwindled Friday but has surpassed the last large event at the volcano in 2009 ...
Mount Rainier has seen hundreds of earthquakes this week. Is it safe to visit?
The series of earthquakes is the first major swarm of seismic events since 2009. Is it safe if you’re planning on visiting?
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There’s No Better Way to Appreciate Nature’s Awesome Power Than to Explore the Northwest’s Volcanoes
Magma from the mantle finds its way to the surface, where it erupts as lava or ash and gas—sometimes in spectacular spurts, ...
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Officials tracking an earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier say there is no cause for concern
The U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory said the swarm began early Tuesday at the 14,410-foot volcano near ...
Mount Rainier is rattled by more than 300 earthquakes. It's the largest swarm in years.
More than 300 earthquakes have erupted at Washington's Mount Rainier this week, the largest earthquake swarm at the volcano ...
Largest earthquake yet hits Mount Rainier amid ongoing swarm
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded under Mount Rainier on Wednesday, the strongest yet in a swarm of over 229 quakes this week. USGS says there's no signs of impending eruption.
Earthquake swarm detected at Mount Rainier, biggest since 2009
Over 200 earthquakes have been detected around Mount Rainier, Washington, raising eyebrows during the biggest swarm of ...
Mt. Rainier records 'largest' earthquake swarm since 2009. What would happen if it erupted
The U.S. Geological Survey said it and other agencies were monitoring the situation and would issue additional alerts "as needed." ...