The last large earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier occurred in 2009 and lasted for three days. The swarm resulted in more than 1,000 earthquakes and the largest was of a 2.3 magnitude, according to ...

The snowcapped peak of Mount Rainier, which towers 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) above sea level in Washington state, has not produced a significant volcanic eruption in the past 1,000 years.

Glacier loss on Mount Rainier accelerates, altering ecosystems and traditions. Tribal members report shrinking salmon runs and warming rivers Artists and climbers document visible glacier retreat ...

The last time Mount Rainier saw a large swarm was over a three-day period in 2009, when 1,000 earthquakes hit, with the largest being a magnitude 2.3.

New measurements suggest that Mount Rainier, Washington’s tallest peak, has shrunk. The reason? Melting ice, likely caused by climate change. The mountain has gotten roughly 10 feet shorter over ...

Mount Rainier saw more than 331 million visitors last year. Without federal workers, demonstrators argued maintaining the safety, biodiversity, and cultural significance of parks like Rainier ...

Story by Isabela Lund, Becca Most, Simone Carter • 1w Changes affecting Mount Rainier, including the new reservation system Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization ...