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What amount of ash would cover Seattle if Mount Rainier erupted?
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∙ 9y ago
That depends on the size of the eruption and the wind speed and direction. In all likely hood, though, Seattle would not see much ashfall, as the prevailing winds would tend to carry the ash eastward, away from the city.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoIt is not known. Not all of the eruptions at Yellowstone have been super eruptions.
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Is mount Rainer a composite type?
Yes, Mount Rainier is an episodically active composite volcano which is also known as a stratovolcano. Mount Rainier last erupted as recently as the 1890s.
Did mt rainier erupt in 2010 yet?
No. Mount Ranier has not erupted since 1894.
Is Mount Rainier a disruption to society?
Not presently. Mount Rainier has not erupted in over a century and actually serves as a tourist attraction. However, it is considered to be the most dangerous volcano in the United States. While it is not as active as Mount St. the effects of an eruption would be far worse. It has the potential to produce very large, devastating mudflows that could inundate portions of Tacoma and Seattle.
When did Rainier last erupt?
Mount Ranier (in the Cascades) last "erupted" in 1894. The major collection of research was for a 1981 book that has gone out of print, so dates of the reported eruption are not generally known. According to the title, more than steam and gas was released : Mount Rainier: The Tephra Eruption of 1894 (OCLC 41684547)
Are there any major cities located within the danger zone of Mount Rainier?
Yes. Both Tacoma and Seattle could potentially feel the effects of mudflows from Mount Rainier.
What year did mount Rainier's dangerous erupted?
2003
What is the elevations of Mount Rainier?
Mount Rainier is located in the US state of Washington. Its elevation is 14,411 feet. Mount Rainier is situated about 54 miles southeast of Seattle.
Is mount Rainer a composite type?
Yes, Mount Rainier is an episodically active composite volcano which is also known as a stratovolcano. Mount Rainier last erupted as recently as the 1890s.
When was the first time Mount Rainier erupted?
At least 840,000 years ago.
Did mt rainier erupt in 2010 yet?
No. Mount Ranier has not erupted since 1894.
Is Mount Rainier a disruption to society?
Not presently. Mount Rainier has not erupted in over a century and actually serves as a tourist attraction. However, it is considered to be the most dangerous volcano in the United States. While it is not as active as Mount St. the effects of an eruption would be far worse. It has the potential to produce very large, devastating mudflows that could inundate portions of Tacoma and Seattle.
When did Rainier last erupt?
Mount Ranier (in the Cascades) last "erupted" in 1894. The major collection of research was for a 1981 book that has gone out of print, so dates of the reported eruption are not generally known. According to the title, more than steam and gas was released : Mount Rainier: The Tephra Eruption of 1894 (OCLC 41684547)
Are there any major cities located within the danger zone of Mount Rainier?
Yes. Both Tacoma and Seattle could potentially feel the effects of mudflows from Mount Rainier.
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.
does mount rainier have people?
Yes, it is very close to Seattle, Wa. it is about 60 miles away.
In which state is Mt Rainier?
Mount Rainier is a massive stratovolcano located 54 miles (87 km) southeast of Seattle in the state of Washington, United States.
Where is the Mount Rainier Branch in Mount Rainier located?
The address of the Mount Rainier Branch is: 3409 Rhode Island Ave., Mount Rainier, 20712 2073
