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The U.S. Geological Survey's Cascades Volcano Observatory strives to serve the national interest by helping people to live knowledgeably and safely with volcanoes in WA, OR, and ID.
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Date published: January 25, 2021
A Geophysicist's Perspective on Mount Hood Monitoring Stations and the Recent Earthquake Swarm
A CVO geophysicist discusses how the monitoring stations installed at Mount Hood in 2020 provide insight into the recent Mount Hood earthquake swarm.
Date published: January 25, 2021
Upcoming Series of Virtual Talks Focuses on Mount St. Helens and Volcano Monitoring
Beginning in February 2021, CVO staff will provide virtual webinars about Mount St. Helens' May 18, 1980 eruption and how the volcano has shaped the study of volcanoes and volcano monitoring, as part of the Whidbey Reads program.
Attribution: Cascades Volcano Observatory, Mount St. Helens
Date published: January 17, 2021
January 17, 2021 Mount Hood Earthquake Swarm
An earthquake swarm at Mount Hood is ongoing. The earthquakes are associated with regional faulting and are not a sign of changes in volcanic activity.