From the blast zone of Mount St. Helens to serene volcanic lakes, the Pacific Northwest is a playground for geology lovers. These landscapes tell stories of fiery pasts and resilient recoveries, ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three mountains in Oregon and Washington have been identified by the U.S. Geological Survey as “very high threat” volcanoes: Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier. But why ...

Be sure to visit these stunning lakes, mountains, hiking trails and more on your trip to the Pacific Northwest.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Pacific Northwest has always carried an air of quiet menace — a region where breathtaking beauty overlaps with a geological ...

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Part of the new bi-partisan Federal Public Lands package is a section addressing needed improvements to upgrade warnings of volcanic eruptions. Just last October, a new National ...

Volcanoes are Earth’s geologic architects. They’ve created more than 80 percent of our planet’s surface, laying the foundation that has allowed life to thrive. Their explosive force crafts mountains ...

Washington state may not have to worry about hurricanes, but it is volcano country. The United States has 161 active volcanoes – all in the western U.S. – but only 18 are classified as a "very high ...