Mt. Rainier: The ‘Sleeping Giant’ Could Erupt, Threatening Nearby Towns!

Washington is earthquake and volcano country. With all the concern about recent earthquake activity at Mt. Adams and the 45th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens what would happen if Mt. Rainier blows its top?

THE MOUNTAIN IS KNOWN AS THE SLEEPING GIANT

While the mountain hasn’t been very active lately there’s a possibility it could erupt in our lifetime. According to Seismologists at the University of Washington large blocks about half the size of the Paradise Visitors Center would be blasted into the atmosphere falling down on snow and melting into tons of water.

THE MUDFLOWS OR LAHARS WOULD BE LIKE NOTHING WE’VE SEEN BEFORE

Scientists say the lava flows will then make large…..

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