its a volcano
2007-01-26 06:39:33 · 5 answers · asked by donielle 7 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Seattle
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2007-02-01 11:15:53 · update #1
Hopefully, this link will help you. Mount Rainier is over 14,400 feet tall and is the tallest mountain in the continental US.
http://www.nps.gov/mora/historyculture/index.htm
2007-01-26 07:06:36 · answer #1 · answered by seattlecutiepie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 14,400 feet, it's the highest mountain in Washington. Yes, it is a dormant volcano ... if it ever were to erupt, the biggest threat would probably be lahars, which are the mudflows and flooding that would result from the snow melting off. Towns near the mountains have lahar warning systems and the schools have lahar drills (like fire drills).
From the north on a clear day, you can see Rainier from as far away as northern Snohomish County. There are some places where you can see (on a REALLY clear day) Rainier to the south, AND Mt. Baker to the north. More info at the link!
2007-01-26 07:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by Navigator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mount Rainier is an active Cascade volcano encased in over 35 square miles of snow and glacial ice. The 14,410’ mountain is surrounded by lush old growth forests, spectacular subalpine meadows and a National Historic Landmark District that showcases the "NPS Rustic" style architecture of the 1920s and 1930s.
2007-01-30 08:42:44 · answer #3 · answered by jeffpsd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know lots about Mt. Rainier. I've lived about an hour away from it for 21 years. What do you want to know about it?
Here's a couple of websites to give you more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rainier
http://www.mount.rainier.national-park.com/
If you're coming to this beautiful part of the country - enjoy!
2007-01-26 18:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by midlandsharon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why answer your own question?
2007-01-26 06:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋