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Even a relatively small eruption at Mount Rainier could melt the snow and ice at the volcano's summit. This could mix with volcanic ash as well as sediment around the volcano, forming mudflows called lahars. These could potentially devastate nearby towns and even the city of Tacoma. The mud could then clog river channels, causing the rivers to back up and flood portions of Seattle.
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When did Mt Rainier eruption?
Mount Rainier last erupted in 1894.Clarification:The last recorded volcanic eruption of Mt Rainer was between 1820 and 1854, but there have been many witnesses to further volcanic activity and rumblings in 1858, 1870, 1879, 1882 and 1894.
What is the name of the tectonic plate of mt rainier?
Mt. Rainier is in the Cascade range of mountains that runs north-south from southern British Columbia in Canada to Northern California, along the western part of the North American tectonic plate.
Could Mt Pinatubo will erupt in the near future?
yes,actually every volcano erupts on the right time
How many times has Mt. Rainier erupted?
Mt. Rainier has erupted 11 confirmed times in the last 10,000 years. Most of these eruptions (8) are concentrated between 6500 and 4000 years ago. Since the eruption 2,200 years ago there has only been one recorded explosive eruption as identified and dated through airfall tephra and tree ring dating. This eruption was believed to be between 1820 and 1854 AD. For further information on the more distant geologic history and understanding of future risks from Mt. Rainier see related links to the Cascades Volcano Observatory.
Where is Mount Saint Helens found in?
mount baker,mount rainier and mount hood surround mount saint helens
What is the landforn of mt rainier?
Mt. Rainier is a volcano.
Are there tapeworms at Mt Rainier national park?
NO there are no tapeworms at mt. rainier.
Is Mt Rainier in Oregon?
No. Mount Rainier is in Washington.
What is the worst thing that could happen when mt rainier errupts?
it could black out the world and kill everybody.
Is mt rainier composite or shield?
Mount Rainier is a composite volcano.
What country is closest to Mt rainier?
Mount Rainier is in the United States.
Is mt rainier safe to vistit?
no
Is mt rainier the biggest mountain?
No.
How did mt rainier form?
'''subduction'''
What are the release dates for The Ascent to Mt- Rainier - 1916?
The Ascent to Mt- Rainier - 1916 was released on: USA: 8 May 1916
What do mt Rainier mt Shasta and mt St Helen's have in common?
all volcanoes
How many eruptions did mt rainier have?
Unknown.
