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 ...

A dangerous climb is renewing the focus on Mount Rainier's extreme hazards.

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 ...

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 ...

Officials at the United States Geological Survey have tracked over 300 earthquakes beneath Washington State's Mt Rainier from July 8-10. A popular tourist destination, Mt Rainier is also an active ...

The United States has a range of active volcanoes to offer in its geography, apart from other natural wonders. From Mount St Helens in Washington to the Mauna Loa in Hawaii, these structures have a ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Officials are tracking the largest swarm of earthquakes in more than 15 years on Washington’s Mount Rainier but say there is no indication that the cluster of quakes is cause for ...

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 ...