Fault Under Mount Rainier: Geological Insights and Seismic Activity
Mount Rainier, an active stratovolcano in Washington State, sits atop a complex geological structure. While there isn’t a single, well-defined fault line directly beneath the mountain, the area is characterized by significant seismic activity. The west Rainier seismic zone (WRSZ) is a broad north-south belt of earthquake activity. Seismic events occur 1-2 km below the … Read more