History and hazards of Mount Rainier, Washington
Open-File Report
95-642
By: Thomas W. Sisson
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Abstract
Mount Rainier is an active volcano that first erupted about half a million years ago. Because of Rainier's great height (14,410 feet above sea level) and northerly location, glaciers have cut deeply into its lavas, making it appear deceptively older than it actually is. Mount Rainier is known to have erupted as recently as in the 1840s, and large eruptions took place as recently as about 1,000 and 2,300 years ago.
Suggested Citation
Sisson, T.W., 1995, History and hazards of Mount Rainier, Washington: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 95-642, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr95642.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | History and hazards of Mount Rainier, Washington |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 95-642 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr95642 |
| Year Published | 1995 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Cascades Volcano Observatory, Volcano Hazards Program, Volcano Science Center |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Other Geospatial | Mount Rainier |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |