The Cascade Range is an arc of volcanoes that extends from southwestern British Columbia to northern California. One of the six major composite volcanoes (formed by alternating layers of extruded lava and compacted ash) is Mount Baker in northern Washington.
Published Jun 14, 2004
Despite the blustery weather, more than a million people gathered in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2009, to witness and celebrate the inauguration of the forty-fourth president of the United States.
Published Jan 22, 2009
One of the largest mountains in the Cascade Range is also one of the most active volcanoes in the region over recent centuries.
Published Oct 22, 2012
Over 33 years, life has reclaimed the land from the wreckage of the 1980 volcanic eruption.
Published Oct 20, 2013
A powerful line of thunderstorms knocked out power to millions of households in the U.S. Midwest and Mid Atlantic on June 29, 2012.
Published Jul 4, 2012
Towering over the surrounding mountains, Oregon’s second-tallest peak poses a challenge for climbers and satellites.
Published Nov 17, 2013
Two of the three summit craters on Mount Etna emit volcanic gases.
Published Jun 7, 2013
The highest peak in the North Cascades was visibly affected by less precipitation falling as snow in 2015.
Published Jul 30, 2015
Blasts of Arctic air spilling into the Midwest and Northeast are poised to make New Year’s Eve frigid for many Americans.
Published Dec 29, 2017
Satellites in orbit and scientists on the ground still monitor the mountain and track its recovery.
Published May 16, 2015
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