Scientists have been keeping a close eye on Mount Rainier lately. The seismic [of or relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth and its crust] activity has been kinda crazy up there. I love going to the top of Mount Rainier -- or at least as far as I can go -- but every time I do, I think of it going off or crumbling. In honesty, Rainier is one of the most dangerous mountains in our country and, at 14,409 feet, definitely one of the largest.

Scientists have been researching the mountain, which last erupted in 1894, for many years. They're more in fear of it crumbling than actually erupting. The activity from Mount Rainier's hydrothermal system will make it steamy and runny and could make it weak. Then the glaciers will melt, causing it to come down. That's the No. 1 reason they fear it could collapse anytime.

 The PNSN [Pacific Northwest Seismic Network] photos below will show you some of the recent activity.

Screen Shot from PNSN
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Screen Shot from PNSN
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The seismic activity has got me a little nervous and excited at the same time. Nature is such a crazy thing. Do you think this will happen soon?

Micah Fink from the Savage Plant has amazing detail about Mount Rainier.

 

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