volcano
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Take a look under Washington for Earth Science Week
It’s Earth Science Week! Around the nation, scientists, educators and students are celebrating the forces that make up our planet. DNR is home to the Washington Geologic Survey. This crew of geologists continues a long history of documenting and presenting the story of how… Continue reading
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Magma build-up under Mount St. Helens ‘normal’
Although magma is rising again deep inside the Mount St. Helens volcano, geologists say an eruption is not likely anytime soon. The magma reservoir beneath Mount St. Helens has been slowly re-pressurizing since 2008. The volcano erupted violently on May… Continue reading
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Mount St. Helens: The big blast was 34 years ago on this date
After weeks of rumbling, Mount St. Helens exploded to life on May 18, 1980, producing a powerful blast that destroyed 230 square miles of national, state and private forest, and took 57 lives. Some of those who died from the powerful… Continue reading
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Glacier Peak: Out of sight to most but this active volcano should not overlooked
May is Volcano Awareness Month in Washington State. As we lead up to the 34rd anniversary of the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens, DNR Ear to the Ground is featuring one of our state’s five active volcanoes… Continue reading
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Mount Adams: Majestic giant has been quiet but still poses a threat
May is Volcano Awareness Month in Washington State. As we approach this Sunday’s 34th anniversary of the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens, DNR Ear to the Ground is featuring each of our state’s five active volcanoes this… Continue reading
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Mount Baker: Tons of snow and ice atop a sleeping giant
Volcano Awareness Month and our countdown to the 34rd anniversary of the Mount St. Helens, May 18, 1980, eruption continue with a look at Mount Baker. The main hazards posed by this active volcano in central Whatcom County are debris… Continue reading
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Region’s landmark mountain also is nation’s most dangerous volcano
May is Volcano Awareness Month in Washington State. As this Sunday’s anniversary of the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens, approaches DNR Ear to the Ground is featuring one of our state’s five active volcanoes each day this… Continue reading
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May is Volcano Awareness Month
May is Volcano Awareness Month in Washington State. This Sunday, May 18, will mark 34 years since the deadly explosion of Mount St. Helens. The eruption produced a blast that, traveling at the speed of sound, mowed down thousands of… Continue reading
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The 12 ‘tips’ of Christmas (they can keep you and your family safe all year long)
Maybe you have heard all the carols and holiday music you care to hear for one year. Or, maybe you are still brimming with yuletide enthusiasm. Regardless, we bring you 12 tips that can keep you and your family safe… Continue reading
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DNR weekend reading: Will climate change put tree species in the ‘fast lane’?
Here are links to articles about recent research, discoveries and other news about forests, climate, energy and other science topics: Duke University: Climate Change May Speed Up Forests’ Life Cycles Instead of migrating northward via seed dispersal to cooler climates… Continue reading