Geologic Publications for Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier: Living with perilous beauty

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Author(s): Kevin M. Scott, Edward W. Wolfe, Carolyn L. Driedger

Category: PUBLICATION
Document Type: Fact Sheet 065-97
Publisher: United States Geological Survey
Published Year: 1998
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Pages: 4
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Abstract:
Mount Rainier is an active volcano reaching more than 2.7 miles (14,410 feet) above sea level. Its majestic edifice looms over expanding suburbs in the valleys that lead to nearby Puget Sound. USGS research over the last several decades indicates that Mount Rainier has been the source of many volcanic mudflows (lahars) that buried areas now densely populated. Now the USGS is working cooperatively with local communities to help people live more safely with the volcano.

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In Text Citation:
Scott and others (1998) or (Scott et al., 1998)

References Citation:
Scott, K.M., E.W. Wolfe, and C.L. Driedger, 1998, Mount Rainier: Living with perilous beauty: Fact Sheet 065-97, United States Geological Survey, 4 p..