Preparing for a Mt. Rainier Eruption

Preparing for a Mt. Rainier Eruption

Mt. Rainier, located in Washington State, has been predicted to have a major eruption in the near future for quite some time now. Experts, such as volcanologists, geologists, and climate scientists agree that Mt. Rainier is actually overdue for a major eruption. The last known eruption, although not recorded, was roughly between 400 and 500 years ago passed down from the local native tribes that described the events. Research has concluded that yes a major eruption did occur around this time helping to carve out the many highways and freeways that exist …read more