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What is higher mount rainier in Washington or mount Shasta in California?
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Is mount shasta or Mount Rainier larger?
Mount Whitney (14, 497 ft.) is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. Mt. McKinley (Denali), in Alaska, is at 20, 320 ft. the tallest mountain in the US, and also the tallest in North America. Mt. Rainier, at 14, 409 is close behind Mt. Whitney. It should be noted, however, that Whitney and Rainier are different kinds of mountains. Whitney, formed of granite, is part of the Sierra Nevada range, a result of a "fault block" that involves the tilting of a massive piece of the Earth's crust. As such, it is extremely rugged, and much steeper on the east side than on the west. On either side, it is a more difficult climb than Rainier, requiring a lot of technical work. Mt. Rainier is a large, active volcanic cone. The most recent recorded volcanic eruption was between 1820 and 1854, but many eyewitnesses reported activity in 1858, 1870, 1879, 1882 and 1894 as well. As of 2008, there is no evidence of an imminent eruption. However, an eruption could be devastating for all areas surrounding the volcano, which includes Bellevue, Seattle, Tacoma and surrounding areas of Western Washington. Formed from lava flows, its sides are relatively shallow, smooth slopes, and it is easily climbed -- although not without risk. Glaciers, rather than walls, are its most notable obstacles.
Is Mount Rainier 300 feet tall?
No. Mount Rainier is much higher than that. It has an elevation of 14,411 feet and a prominence of 13,211 feet.
Which is higher mount ranier or mount shasta?
Mt.Shasta is higher than Mt.Ranier standing at about 10,000 feet.
How much higher is Mt Everest than Mt Shasta?
Mt. Shasta is 4,322 m (14,179 ft)Mt. Everest is 8,848 m (29,029 ft)So Mt. Everest is 8,848 m - 4,322 m = 4,526 m higher or (29,029 ft - 14,179 ft = 14,850 ft higher)
Would Washington or Texas have a higher risk of earthquakes and why?
washington
Which state has a higher population density California or Alaska?
California.
How would California be if there were no California current?
California could have not experienced a higher number of death rates.
Is Minnesota or Washington higher north?
Minnesota.
How many higher education schools are located in Irvine California?
There are three higher education schools located in Irvine California. They are Irvine Valley College, Concorida University, and University of California, Irvine.
Where in the US would a tsunami most likely occur?
Well the one that hit Japan hit Hawaii as well as California, Oregon, Washington as well as Alaska.
Are California mountains getting higher?
yes
Why are the gas prices in California higher?
Taxes.
