New research offers clues as to why Mount St. Helens is one of the most explosive volcanoes in the Cascade range and why it stands apart from the chain of other Cascade volcanoes. Scientists from the ...

The US Geological Survey has observed a series of minor quakes occurring under Mount Rainier, which is the nearest major ...

At the risk of this blog becoming all volcanoes, all the time, I bring you... more volcanoes! Two of my favorite geobloggers wrote mustn't-miss posts on some of our Cascades volcanoes. They showcase ...

While it may be the deadliest volcano in the continental U.S., it's a surprisingly easy climb for those in good fitness.

Among the snow-capped volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest, Mount Adams gets relatively little love. There are more glamorous volcanoes to climb (Mount Rainier) or to ski (Mount Hood) or that have ...

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As of January 4, 2021, Dr. Jon Major takes over leadership of the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory from Seth Moran, who has served as the scientist-in-charge for the past five years. “It is my ...

South Portland is expecting major crowds this evening as part of International Workers’ Day, or May Day, celebrations. Everyday Heroes: Wheelchair basketball team soars to Nationals In Portland, a ...

Scientists have begun a long overdue study of Glacier Peak in Snohomish County – the second most explosive volcano in the Cascades after Mount St. Helens – in what they hope will lead to badly needed ...

To the east of Mount Rainier are the remains of a once-mighty Cascade volcano. In the hills outside of Naches, Washington, at the foot of Mount Rainier are the remains of a much older volcano. Join ...