During the March 21, 2024 lahar evacuation drills, thousands of students walked to the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington to practice evacuating from a lahar generated by Mount Rainier. A lahar, or volcanic mudflow, could reach this area in about 3 hours.
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Lahar Evacuation Drill
During the March 21, 2024 lahar evacuation drills, thousands of students walked to the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington to practice evacuating from a lahar generated by Mount Rainier. A lahar, or volcanic mudflow, could reach this area in about 3 hours.
Mount Rainier volcano hazards and lahar arrival times in Puyallup and Nisqually River valleys
Mount Rainier (Washington) volcano hazard zones and estimated lahar (volcanic mudflow) arrival times for the Puyallup and Nisqually River valleys.
Mount Rainier (Washington) volcano hazard zones and estimated lahar (volcanic mudflow) arrival times for the Puyallup and Nisqually River valleys.
D-Claw computer simulation of a landslide that begins on Mount Rainier's west flank (Tahoma Glacier Headwall).
linkClose-up oblique views of Mount Rainier’s west side showing simulated lahar flow depths from a landslide originating in the area of the Tahoma Glacier Headwall (T-260-HM simulation). Imagery appears blurry where lahar material is absent because D-Claw’s adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) employs very coarse resolution in those areas.
D-Claw computer simulation of a landslide that begins on Mount Rainier's west flank (Tahoma Glacier Headwall).
linkClose-up oblique views of Mount Rainier’s west side showing simulated lahar flow depths from a landslide originating in the area of the Tahoma Glacier Headwall (T-260-HM simulation). Imagery appears blurry where lahar material is absent because D-Claw’s adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) employs very coarse resolution in those areas.
Geophysicist checks data output at Mount Rainier station
A seismologist with the Cascades Volcano Observatory checks the data output on a newly installed monitoring station at Mount Rainier.
A seismologist with the Cascades Volcano Observatory checks the data output on a newly installed monitoring station at Mount Rainier.
Mount Rainier's seismic and infrasound station PARA
Seismic and infrasound station PARA, installed October 6-8, 2020 at Mount Rainier.
Seismic and infrasound station PARA, installed October 6-8, 2020 at Mount Rainier.
A geophysicist notes location of new seismometer at Mount Rainier
A geophysicist from the Cascades Volcano Observatory notes the location of a newly buried seismometer at station PARA, on Mount Rainier.
A geophysicist from the Cascades Volcano Observatory notes the location of a newly buried seismometer at station PARA, on Mount Rainier.
NAGT intern installs infrasound sensors at Mount Rainier
NAGT intern Emily Bryant installs one of three infrasound sensors at volcano monitoring station PARA, at Mount Rainier.
NAGT intern Emily Bryant installs one of three infrasound sensors at volcano monitoring station PARA, at Mount Rainier.
Scientists installing a lahar monitoring station.
Lahar monitoring equipment is housed in a secure box with multiple types of instruments to detect approaching lahars.
Lahar monitoring equipment is housed in a secure box with multiple types of instruments to detect approaching lahars.
Station PR05 is part of the Mount Rainier lahar detection network.
USGS-Cascades Volcano Observatory geophysicist Rebecca Kramer works on station PR05, which is part of the Mount Rainier lahar detection network (Mount Rainier is pictured in the distance). The purpose of the site visit was to upgrade the power system and deploy infrasound equipment.
USGS-Cascades Volcano Observatory geophysicist Rebecca Kramer works on station PR05, which is part of the Mount Rainier lahar detection network (Mount Rainier is pictured in the distance). The purpose of the site visit was to upgrade the power system and deploy infrasound equipment.
Mount Rainier: Earthquakes in the Hydrothermal System
Earthquakes at Mount Rainier from 2010 to 2019. As shown in the graphic, fluids from the magmatic system beneath the volcano rise through existing cracks and weaknesses in the crust. Along with rainwater and ice/snow melt, these fluids combine to create a hydrothermal system within the volcano.
Earthquakes at Mount Rainier from 2010 to 2019. As shown in the graphic, fluids from the magmatic system beneath the volcano rise through existing cracks and weaknesses in the crust. Along with rainwater and ice/snow melt, these fluids combine to create a hydrothermal system within the volcano.
Seismic swarm at Mount Rainier Sep. 11-13, 2017.
Top: Map view of well recorded historical seismicity at Mount Rainier since 2007 (gray circles) with seismicity since September 11 plotted as filled red circles. Location of seismic stations indicated by arrows. Bottom: Cross-sectional view looking north shows earthquake depths. Black outline is a west-east elevation profile of Mount Rainier.
Top: Map view of well recorded historical seismicity at Mount Rainier since 2007 (gray circles) with seismicity since September 11 plotted as filled red circles. Location of seismic stations indicated by arrows. Bottom: Cross-sectional view looking north shows earthquake depths. Black outline is a west-east elevation profile of Mount Rainier.
Mount Rainier, as viewed from Panhandle Gap.
The east side of Mount Rainier, as viewed from Panhandle Gap.
The east side of Mount Rainier, as viewed from Panhandle Gap.
LaharZ model of the possible lahar hazards from the Carbon and Puya...
LaharZ model (left) of the possible lahar hazards from the Carbon and Puyallup River drainages from Mount Rainier. The town of Orting, Washington (photograph) sits in the lahar hazard zone.
LaharZ model (left) of the possible lahar hazards from the Carbon and Puyallup River drainages from Mount Rainier. The town of Orting, Washington (photograph) sits in the lahar hazard zone.
Mount Rainier, WA, simplified hazards map
This map shows areas that could be affected by debris flows, lahars, lava flows, and pyroclastic flows from Mount Rainier if events similar in size to past events occurred today. Because small lahars are more common than large ones, most lahars would be less extensive than the hazard zone shown on the map and a few would be more extensive.
This map shows areas that could be affected by debris flows, lahars, lava flows, and pyroclastic flows from Mount Rainier if events similar in size to past events occurred today. Because small lahars are more common than large ones, most lahars would be less extensive than the hazard zone shown on the map and a few would be more extensive.
Mount Rainier looms over the Puyallup Valley, Washington
Mount Rainier volcano looms over Puyallup Valley, near Orting, Washington.
Mount Rainier volcano looms over Puyallup Valley, near Orting, Washington.
Map showing one-year probability of accumulation of 1 centimeter
Map showing one-year probability of accumulation of 1 centimeter (0.4 inch) or more of tephra from eruptions of volcanoes in the Cascade Range.
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Volcano Hazards Program, California Volcano Observatory, Cascades Volcano Observatory, Crater Lake, Glacier Peak, Lassen Volcanic Center, Medicine Lake, Mount Adams, Mount Baker, Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, Mount Rainier, Mount Shasta, Mount St. Helens, Newberry, Three Sisters
Map showing one-year probability of accumulation of 1 centimeter (0.4 inch) or more of tephra from eruptions of volcanoes in the Cascade Range.
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Volcano Hazards Program, California Volcano Observatory, Cascades Volcano Observatory, Crater Lake, Glacier Peak, Lassen Volcanic Center, Medicine Lake, Mount Adams, Mount Baker, Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, Mount Rainier, Mount Shasta, Mount St. Helens, Newberry, Three Sisters
Mount Rainier is the backdrop for Eatonville, WA.
Mount Rainier is the backdrop for Eatonville, Washington.
Mount Rainier is the backdrop for Eatonville, Washington.
Mount Rainier rises above Tacoma, WA and boat harbor, which may be ...
Mount Rainier rises above Tacoma, Washington and boat harbor, which may be impacted during the next eruption of the volcano.
Mount Rainier rises above Tacoma, Washington and boat harbor, which may be impacted during the next eruption of the volcano.
Eruptions in the Cascade Range during the past 4000 years. USGS GIP 64
Eruptions in the Cascade Range during the past 4000 years. USGS GIP 64
Eruptions in the Cascade Range during the past 4000 years. USGS GIP 64
Mount Rainier as seen from Paradise Ridge, WA.
Mount Rainier as seen from Paradise Ridge, Washington.
Mount Rainier as seen from Paradise Ridge, Washington.
Mount Rainier seen from Puyallup, Washington