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Cascades Volcano Observatory

Cascades Volcano Observatory

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 Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. 

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Cascades Volcano Observatory

Cascades Volcano Observatory

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 Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. 

Volcano Updates
Hazards
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Research
Maintenance of the STAR monitoring station, high on Mount Rainier,...

Maintaining Monitoring Equipment on Mount Rainier

Activity
Monitoring station (TIMB) installed next to a water containment st...

Seismic Monitoring at Mount Hood, Oregon

Research
Seismic monitoring station ASR at Mount Adams, Washington. Scientis...

Earthquake Monitoring at Mount Adams

Research
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network scientists checking data prior to...

Earthquake Monitoring at Mount Baker

Research
GPW seismic monitoring station at Glacier Peak, Washington....

Earthquake Monitoring at Glacier Peak

Research
A joint seismic, tilt, and GPS monitoring site located at Observati...

Earthquake Monitoring at Mount Rainier

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USGS-CVO building sign, Vancouver, Washington....

USGS-CVO building sign, Vancouver, WA.

Photography
Image: CVO Mobile Telemetry Trailer

CVO Mobile Telemetry Trailer

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Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) staff in front of the CVO office...

Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) staff in front of the CVO office...

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CVO Open House...

CVO Open House

General
Mount Rainier Teacher's Workshop group photo, July 2010, Washington...

Opportunities for Educators to Engage with CVO

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The CVO Sediment Laboratory works closely with scientist in providi...

The CVO Sediment Laboratory works closely with scientist in providi...

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How well do you know USGS volcano observatories? Part 1: Cascades...

USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO)

General
Camera captures SO2 released from Kīlauea's summit vent. HVO scient...

CVO Scientists Develop Innovative Tools for Improved Volcano Monitoring

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USGS CVO staff member assisting a teacher with mineral identificati...

USGS CVO staff member assisting a teacher with mineral identificati...

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Educators hiking at Mount Rainier with CVO and NPS staff during a t...

Educators hiking at Mount Rainier with CVO and NPS staff during a t...

General
Sediment Lab supports research needs of scientists at CVO...

Sediment Lab Supports Research Needs of CVO and Other Scientists

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USGS CVO scientist answers media inquiries relating to the increase...

USGS CVO scientist answers media inquiries relating to increase in ...

Presentations and Events

CVO Monitoring Program: Keeping an Eye on Cascade Volcanoes

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USGS-CVO staff advises officials and emergency managers about Mount...

USGS-CVO staff advises officials and emergency managers about Mount...

Center News
Image: Seth Moran, USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory

CVO has a new Scientist-in-Charge, Dr. Seth Moran.

Presentations and Events

Mitigating Hazards at Cascade Range Volcanoes

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Scientists monitor data in the California Volcano Observatory opera...

Scientists monitor data in the CVO operations room

Presentations and Events

PubTalk 2/2018 — USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory

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GPS mast installed at station LSON, on Mount Hood

CVO geophysicist installs a GPS mast at station LSON, Mount Hood

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USGS campus in Menlo Park, California - office location of the Cali...

USGS campus in Menlo Park, CA - office location of the CVO

State News Release
Volcano erupting and spewing a huge cloud of rock and ash into the sky.

Washington State Volcano Preparedness Month

Presentations and Events

Status of (mostly) WA Volcanoes: Report to Emergency Managers 2020-21

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USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory news media management guide — General protocols and templates

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Scientists in CVO petrology lab point out how thin sections are use...

Scientists in CVO petrology lab point out how thin sections are use...