The top map shows the location of historical earthquakes at Mount Rainier, with the recent quakes in red. Seismic stations are marked by arrows. The cross-section below shows the depth of the quakes. (Source: USGS)
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Didn't Mt. ST. HELENS show the same right before it blew?...................
“seismologists say there’s no cause for worry.”
In light of events over the past few weeks, if I lived near there, I’d worry.
Pardon me for not believing scientific consensus. What year were the Himalayas supposed to melt again?
Thanks for posting the pic.. I miss real mountains.
“there’s no cause for worry. In the past, these swarms last a couple of days to a week or so and then die out.”
A of of swarms, and a lot of Ring of Fire activity.
No, mt St. Helens had a more significant seismic prelude.
St. Helens had a lot more activity before erupting including deformation of the ground and much more earthquake activity. When you get a bulge on the flank of Rainer you should get out of the way.
Mount Rainier is so beautiful.