Monitoring and preparing — for earthquake — at Mount Baker

After a record-breaking earthquake swarm near Mount Rainier, researchers around Mount Baker continue to plan and prepare for volcanic activity.

Between July and August this year Mount Rainier experienced over 1,300 earthquakes. Now, the United States Geological Survey is working to identify similar activity at Mount Baker.

The earthquake swarm around Rainier broke the previous record set in 2009. Scientists have assured that these events are considered normal for the active volcano and are not cause for concern…

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