On July 8, 2025, locals started wondering if the long-dormant volcano may be ready to erupt. A series of earthquakes began occurring in rapid succession, a phenomenon called an "earthquake swarm." The ...

The so-called earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier dwindled Friday but has surpassed the last large event at the volcano in 2009 ...

The series of earthquakes is the first major swarm of seismic events since 2009. Is it safe if you’re planning on visiting?

The U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory said the swarm began early Tuesday at the 14,410-foot volcano near ...

Mount Rainier has been shaken by its largest earthquake swarm since 2009, according to the US Geological Survey. Hundreds of ...

During explosive eruptions, the real-time estimation of the mass eruption rate (MER) is challenging although crucial to mitigate the impact of erupted tephra. Microwave radar techniques at L- and/or X ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Pliny the Younger described the ground shaking as Mount Vesuvius exploded in fury. That eruption devastated Pompeii.

Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars Child safety advocates are warning about the dangers of heatstroke from leaving kids in hot cars ...

Marin County Fire Dept. plans a controlled burn at Mt. Tamalpais State Park by Bon Tempe Lake, affecting up to 40 acres.

Artificial intelligence is helping to solve an ancient mystery from the Roman Empire involving scrolls from a library that was buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted. The eruption of Vesuvius in A.D ...

Forests near Mount Rainier are safe for now, but Utah Senator Mike Lee’s plan to sell BLM lands threatens Washington’s scenic areas and outdoor tourism.