Feel an earthquake … just say the word … and, in these parts, we’re quick to lay the blame on the San Andreas Fault. But not ...

It's time to hit the slopes! Seattle-area powderhounds are spoiled for choice with 10 of the best ski resorts in the ...

Volcanoes are among the most awe-inspiring forces of nature, capable of reshaping geological, ecological and geopolitical ...

The installation of critical seismic sensors at Glacier Peak, one of Washington state's “very high threat” volcanoes, has been delayed for another two years.

Geologists and earth science experts explain where Humboldt's 7.0 earthquake came from, and if a strong earthquake could ...

City-level strategies to cope with climate change can benefit from the insights of volcano scientists, who have long ...

A minor earthquake was detected near Morton, Washington, on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at approximately 7:52 a.m., north of Mount St. Helens and ...

Visiting a volcano can seem dangerous, but it's also one of the most exciting travel experiences. These are the coolest ...

Why is this? What makes volcanic ash so dangerous for modern aircraft? According to the British Geological Survey, around 50 to 70 volcanoes erupt on Earth each year. Of those eruptions, few produce ...

The legislation, originally passed in 2019, has helped fund six new monitoring stations at Mount St. Helens and improvements to the Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver. At Mount Rainier ...

The Cascade Range is known for its high-risk volcanoes ... Other volcanoes, like Lassen Peak and Mount Shasta, show the dangers based on their geological history. The Redoubt Volcano in Alaska has ...

How many of the 160 named volcanoes in the U.S. and territories do you know? If you live in Alaska you have a big advantage.