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Mount Rainier who named in honor of a friend of George Vancouver, Rear Admiral Peter Rainier.
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Lowest point in Washington?
Name the highest elevation in the state of washington
What physical feature gave Mount Rainier its name?
Mount Rainier was not named after a physical feature, but named after a British Admiral by the name of Peter Rainier by a friend of his, Captain George Vancouver whom is believed to have been the first European to see the mountain in 1792.
How often does the mount rainier erupt?
There is no volcano by the name of Mount Saint Rainier. This question confuses two different volcanoes: Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier. Mount St. Helens famously unleashed a massive eruption on May 18, 1980, but has produced smaller eruptions as recently as 2008. Mount Rainier last erupted in 1894.
How did Tacoma get its name?
It's named after nearby Mount Rainier, which at that time in the 1800's was called 'Tahoma'
What is Mount Everest's special meaning?
The official Nepalese name for Mount Everest is Sagarmatha which means 'Mother of the Universe' The official Tibetan name for Mount Everest is Qomolangma or Chomolungma which means 'Goddess Mother of the World'
What is the special meaning for Mount Everest?
The official Nepalese name for Mount Everest is Sagarmatha which means 'Mother of the Universe' The official Tibetan name for Mount Everest is Qomolangma or Chomolungma which means 'Goddess Mother of the World'
What are the names of some active volcanoes?
Most of the Cascade Range in Washington and Oregon States, such as Mount Baker, Rainier, Saint Helens, Mount Hood, to name a few.
What is the birth name of Rainier Castillo?
Rainier Castillo's birth name is Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo.
What is the birth name of Prince Rainier of Monaco?
Prince Rainier of Monaco's birth name is Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand de Grimaldi.
What is the birth name of Ansel Rainier?
Ansel Rainier's birth name is Darren Eugene Harris.
Does California's name have a special meaning?
The name California is believed to have originated from a fictional island described in a Spanish novel, "Las Sergas de Esplandián." The name's exact meaning is debated among scholars, with theories suggesting associations with gold or paradise.
Are there any complaints on rainier dental in rainier Oregon?
No, the dental there is actually really great, in fact my name is rainier i. Initials: rsi
