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Scan for more info about Washington volcanoes RAINIER Learn more about Mount Rainier hazards: http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mount_rainier/ Majestic Mount Rainier is one of Washington’s most visible volcanoes, last erupting 1,100 years ago. Between 5,600 and 600 years ago, countless volcanic mudflows (lahars) buried valley floors around the volcano. Around 1503, a massive lahar overran much of the mid-Puyallup River valley.

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Page 1: RAINIER - Washington · Majestic Mount Rainier is one of Washington’s most visible volcanoes, last erupting 1,100 years ago. Between 5,600 and 600 years ago, countless volcanic

Scan for more info about Washington volcanoes

RAINIER

Learn more about Mount Rainier hazards: http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mount_rainier/

Majestic Mount Rainier is one of Washington’s most visible volcanoes, last

erupting 1,100 years ago. Between 5,600 and 600 years ago, countless volcanic

mudflows (lahars) buried valley floors around the volcano. Around 1503, a

massive lahar overran much of the mid-Puyallup River valley.